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SUBMITTER: Iglesias-Linares A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5106316 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Iglesias-Linares Alejandro A Morford Lorri Ann LA Hartsfield James Kennedy JK
Current osteoporosis reports 20161201 6
When orthodontic patients desire shorter treatment times with aesthetic results and long-term stability, it is important for the orthodontist to understand the potential limitations and problems that may arise during standard and/or technology-assisted accelerated treatment. Bone density plays an important role in facilitating orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), such that reductions in bone density can significantly increase movement velocity. Lifestyle, genetic background, environmental factors, ...[more]