Alveolar Bone Exostoses following Orthodontic Treatment. Diagnostic
Considerations and Clinical Management
Abstract
Alveolar bone exostoses (ABE) are benign localized convex outgrowths of
buccal or lingual bone from the cortical plate, often known as buttress
bone development. Our review and case series shows ABE following
orthodontic treatment. If self-remission fails after orthodontic forces
are removed, we have shown surgical methods to correct ABE