Alveolar ridge alterations in the maxillary anterior region after tooth extraction through orthodontic forced eruption for implant site development: a clinical CBCT study

Summary Objective To investigate the effects of orthodontic forced eruption (OFE) with the straight-wire appliance in the dimensions of the alveolar process when used for extracting compromised maxillary anterior teeth and implant site development. Material and Methods Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans of 7 patients needing extraction of 17 maxillary anterior teeth were obtained before and immediately after OFE. Alveolar plate height...