Non-invasive evaluation of periodontal ligament stiffness during orthodontic tooth movement.

CONCLUSIONS:: The ASIST was able to detect changes in PDL stiffness during orthodontic treatment, providing some insight into the mechanical changes that occur at the tooth root interface.
PMID: 30423255 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - November 13, 2018 Category: Dentistry Authors: Westover L, Faulkner G, Flores-Mir C, Hodgetts W, Raboud D Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research