tooth movement
Orthodontic position change
Tooth movement is the gradual shifting of teeth from one position to another, whether natural or induced.
Orthodontic treatment relies on controlled tooth movement—braces and aligners apply sustained pressure that causes bone to remodel, allowing teeth to migrate: The orthodontist monitored tooth movement at each appointment.
Unwanted tooth movement can occur after braces are removed or as gums recede with age.
- bracesDental alignment devices
- osteoclastsBone-resorbing cells
- alignersDevices that straighten teeth
- pressure pointsAnatomical vulnerability sites
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
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