Changes of anterior maxillary alveolar bone thickness following incisor proclination and extrusion.

Conclusion: In a group of growing patients with Class III malocclusion undergoing anterior crossbite correction, controlled tipping mechanics accompanied by extrusive force may produce successful tooth movement with minimal iatrogenic detriment to the alveolar bone. PMID: 25208232 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25208232?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - September 10, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Thongudomporn U, Charoemratrote C, Jearapongpakorn S Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research

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