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[Tooth mobility following treatment with removable appliances].

F G Sander1, M Fröhls

  • 1Universität Ulm, Poliklinik für Kieferorthopadie, Donau.

Informationen Aus Orthodontie Und Kieferorthopadie : Mit Beitragen Aus Der Internationalen Literatur
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Removable appliance therapy, used for an average of 4 years, increased tooth mobility in patients during retention compared to those untreated. This finding highlights potential long-term effects of orthodontic treatments on dental stability.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthodontics and Dental Biomaterials
  • Periodontology and Tooth Biomechanics

Context:

  • Investigating the long-term effects of removable orthodontic appliances on dental stability.
  • Evaluating tooth mobility as a key indicator of periodontal health post-treatment.

Purpose:

  • To quantify the degree of tooth loosening (mobility) following removable appliance therapy.
  • To compare tooth mobility in treated patients versus an untreated control group.

Summary:

  • Patients undergoing removable appliance therapy exhibited increased tooth mobility post-treatment.
  • This effect was observed during the retention phase after an average treatment duration of 4 years for males and 3.8 years for females.
  • A significant difference in tooth loosening was noted when compared to a control group receiving no orthodontic intervention.

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Impact:

  • Findings suggest removable appliances may influence long-term dental stability and periodontal status.
  • Highlights the need for monitoring tooth mobility during retention phases of orthodontic treatment.
  • Informs clinical decisions regarding appliance selection and retention strategies in orthodontics.