With more general practitioners offering clear-aligner treatments, being up-to-date on the biological mechanisms and pharmaceuticals that might affect tooth movement is crucial. A new comprehensive ...

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 ...

Eruption is both a developmental and adaptive process, and continues throughout life. Overeruption can be expected to occur when an opposing tooth is lost. Overeruption of an unopposed tooth may ...

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 ...

Though you can’t see it happening, your teeth are always on the move. Even after you’ve had braces or other dental work, your teeth will continue to shift ever so slightly throughout your life. This ...

Invisalign is an appliance that’s used for orthodontic treatment. Invisalign is a brand name, and this general type of appliance is called a “clear aligner.” Like traditional braces, Invisalign can ...