The histological changes which occur when forces are applied to teeth are well documented (Figs 1 and 2). Teeth appear to lie in a position of balance between the tongue and lips or cheeks.

Patients are sometimes hesitant to pursue orthodontic treatment due to the perceived length of time involved. However, ...

AIM: This review aims to evaluate the efficiency of Accelerated Orthodontic Tooth Movement (AOTM) compared to conventional methods in terms of tooth movement speed and treatment duration, and to ...

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 ...

research team demonstrated that osteocytes have a crucial role in orthodontic tooth movement as the major source of receptor activator of nuclear factor-κB ligand (RANKL), a protein crucial to ...

In general, orthodontic treatment in adults may take longer compared to children and adolescents. This is because adult bones are less malleable, so tooth movement may be slower. After orthodontic ...

The field of orthodontics is experiencing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements. Smart materials and innovative devices are at the forefront, promising enhanced patient ...