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Orthodontics. Part 11: orthodontic tooth movement.

D Roberts-Harry1, J Sandy

  • 1Orthodontic Department, Leeds Dental sInstitute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU. robertsharry@btinternet.com

British Dental Journal
|April 9, 2004
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Orthodontic tooth movement relies on bone remodeling, involving osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Pressure causes bone resorption, while tension leads to bone formation, a principle applicable to other bone regeneration procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dental Research
  • Bone Biology and Remodeling
  • Cellular Interactions in Skeletal Tissues

Background:

  • Orthodontic tooth movement is fundamentally linked to bone remodeling processes.
  • Understanding cell-cell interactions, particularly involving osteoprotegerin ligand, is crucial for elucidating these mechanisms.
  • Histological evidence confirms distinct bone responses to pressure and tension within the periodontal ligament.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of bone remodeling during orthodontic tooth movement.
  • To explore the role of cell-cell interactions, specifically osteoprotegerin ligand, in regulating osteoblast and osteoclast activity.
  • To discuss the implications of orthodontic bone remodeling principles for other regenerative applications.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of histological documentation of bone changes in response to orthodontic forces.
  • Analysis of cell-cell interaction mechanisms involving osteoprotegerin ligand.
  • Discussion of theoretical frameworks and clinical observations related to tooth movement and bone regeneration.

Main Results:

  • Bone resorption occurs under pressure applied to the periodontal ligament.
  • Bone formation is observed under tension applied to the periodontal ligament.
  • Root resorption is a microscopic consequence of all orthodontic tooth movement, though often reparable.

Conclusions:

  • The principles of bone resorption and formation driven by mechanical forces are central to orthodontic tooth movement.
  • These principles may extend to limb lengthening and cranial-suture distraction procedures.
  • Awareness of potential root resorption, influenced by initial root morphology and orthodontic procedures, is essential.