Force Magnitude and Duration Effects on Amount of Tooth Movement and Root Resorption in the Rat Molar

2007188 citationsJournal Articlediamond Open Access

Authors

Carmen Gonzales · Nagasaki University

Hitoshi Hotokezaka · Nagasaki University

Masako Yoshimatsu · Nagasaki University

Joseph H. Yozgatian · Nagasaki University

M. Ali Darendeliler · University of Sydney

Noriaki Yoshida · Nagasaki University

Abstract

The hypothesis is rejected. The light mesially oriented forces, as applied in this study, produced more tooth movement and less root resorption compared with heavier forces.

Topics & Keywords

Bone health and osteoporosis research Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: The Angle Orthodontist

Volume 78, Issue 3, pp. 502-509

DOI: 10.2319/052007-240.1

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