How does actual tooth movement with clear aligners compare with intended results? Are certain tooth movements easier to achieve than others? Researchers used 3D imaging software to examine the ...

Recently, I rediscovered plaster dental impressions of my teeth taken by my orthodontist, Dr. Laurence Wright at the onset of treatment as a young teenager. Since I had an overbite known as, “buck ...

Orthodontic tooth movement is fundamentally driven by the application of controlled mechanical forces to reposition teeth within the alveolar process. This movement is intrinsically linked to alveolar ...

Absence of metal components reduces mucosal irritation and emergency visits.

When you have to decide between clear aligners and traditional braces, which treatment option is best for your patients? Researchers reviewed multiple scientific studies to evaluate the pros and cons ...

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. Hypoxic conditions ...

This diagram illustrates the role of macrophage ATF6 in orthodontic tooth movement. When corticotomy is applied, monocytes are recruited to the bone, where they differentiate into pro-inflammatory ...

FRANKLIN, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--G&H Orthodontics, a leading provider of clinical solutions for the orthodontic community, today announced updates to its Tune clear aligner system that enable even ...