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Mechanisms of Tooth Eruption and Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Year: 2008

Type: review

Abstract: Teeth move through alveolar bone, whether through the normal process of tooth eruption or by strains generated by orthodontic appliances. Both eruption and orthodontics accomplish this feat through similar fundamental biological processes, osteoclastogenesis and osteogenesis, but there are differences that make their mechanisms unique. A better appreciation of the molecular and cellular events that regulate osteoclastogenesis and osteogenesis in eruption and orthodontics is not only central to our understanding of how these processes occur, but also is needed for ultimate development of the means to control them. Possible future studies in these areas are also discussed, with particular emphasis on translation of fundamental knowledge to improve dental treatments.

Source: Journal of Dental Research

DOI: 10.1177/154405910808700509

Authors: G.E. Wise, G.J. King

Institutions: Louisiana State University, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: dental development and anomalies

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research