Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jan 1, 2026
Studying Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice
Published on: August 2, 2024
[Risk during orthodontic treatment of the impacted teeth]
H Li1
1Department of Orthodontics, Nanjing Stomatological Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University, Nanjing 210008, China.
Abstract:
The treatment of the impacted teeth is often challenging. During orthodontic treatment of the impacted teeth, unexpected tooth movement may occur for a variety of reasons including inadequate anchorage, inappropriate force vectors, ankylosis of the impacted tooth, traumatic external root resorption in adjacent teeth, and/or bony fenestration. Although cone-beam CT (CBCT) can clearly identify the location of impacted teeth, clinicians should avoid other difficulties before and during the traction of impacted teeth. This article discussed the risk factors during treatment of impacted teeth and presented some reasons of unsuccessful cases.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Teeth
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...
01:27Fractures: Bone Repair
Minor fractures with no bone displacement are treated by immobilizing the fractured bone using a cast or splint. However, in the case of fractures with displaced bones, the broken bones are repositioned before immobilization to ensure successful healing without deformation and loss of function. The realignment of fractured bone ends is performed through a process called reduction. If the...
01:21Tooth Anatomy
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or...
01:26Tonsillitis II: Management