SFOT Surgery

Abstract

Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Therapy (SFOT) is a complex periodontal and dentoalveolar bone surgical procedure aimed at phenotype modification (bone with or without soft tissue augmentation) and to expand the envelope of dentoalveolar bone volume. It can be applied as a singular event or as apart of multiple needs of the patient. SFOT can expand orthodontic tooth movement opportunities and reduce the risk commonly associated with tooth movement such as relapse, root resorption, gingival recession, and orthodontic boundary condition limitations. SFOT should be performed in an interdisciplinary context to manage dentofacial disharmony malocclusion based on an accurate diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment/action plan. This chapter reviews the surgical aspects of SFOT in patient management from medical workup to outcome assessment.