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 ...

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 ...

A new tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts how ...

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 ...

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 ...

Orthodontic tooth movement is a dynamic process that involves the controlled displacement of teeth in response to applied forces, an essential component of modern treatment modalities. Recent ...

Pregnancy does a number on the body — and in ways you may not have fathomed. From morning sickness to drastic emotional changes to physical aches and pains, carrying a baby to term is no walk in the ...