Dynamics of alveolar bone healing after the removal of orthodontic temporary anchorage devices.
Sung-Jin KimYoung Don HaEunji KimWoowon JangSoonshin HwangTung NguyenChing-Chang KoYoon Jeong ChoiKyung-Ho KimChooryung J ChungPublished in: Journal of periodontal research (2019)
Spontaneous bone healing was noted after TAD removal with regional acceleration of MAR and BFR within 2-6 weeks. However, the removal site was mainly filled with woven bone even after 13 weeks, suggesting a longer healing period is required for the quality of the alveolar bone to reach levels comparable to the surrounding alveolar bone.