Initial orthodontic tooth movement of a multirooted tooth: a 3D study of a rat molar

ConclusionsLocalized direct contact areas between the tooth roots and the bone at the furcation already form within a few minutes of orthodontic tooth movement. This direct and localized bone involvement guides the movement trajectory and provides a mechanism for the miscorrelation found between force levels and tooth movement during the initial stages of an orthodontic tooth movement.

Source: Orthodontics and Craniofacial Research - January 25, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: G. R. S. Naveh, S. Weiner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research