With more general practitioners offering clear-aligner treatments, being up-to-date on the biological mechanisms and pharmaceuticals that might affect tooth movement is crucial. A new comprehensive ...

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan. Hypoxic conditions ...

Orthodontic tooth movement is governed by the coordinated remodelling of the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone in response to controlled mechanical forces. Mechanical loading is sensed by ...

This diagram illustrates the role of macrophage ATF6 in orthodontic tooth movement. When corticotomy is applied, monocytes are recruited to the bone, where they differentiate into pro-inflammatory ...

Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) arises from the application of controlled mechanical forces to teeth, triggering a complex interplay between the periodontal ligament (PDL), alveolar bone and resident ...

Braces have come a long way from the bulky designs used decades ago. Modern orthodontic treatment focuses on improving efficiency while maintaining accuracy. One innovation that helped shape today's ...

An orthodontic device that uses vibration therapy to speed tooth movement in conjunction with conventional orthodontic treatment is undergoing clinical testing at the University of Texas Health ...

Malocclusion affects nearly half of the global population, impacting oral function and aesthetics. Clear aligners have gained popularity due to their discreet appearance and ease of use, but their ...

Clear aligners improve your smile by correcting malocclusions. Be it bite issues or misaligned teeth, aligners fix them in ...

For years, straight teeth were considered a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have—a cosmetic upgrade you pursued for confidence, not necessarily for your health. That thinking has shifted. Today, ...

As of 2026, the Invisalign platform has evolved into a comprehensive digital ecosystem where treatment planning, material science, and patient monitoring are deeply interconnected. Align Technology is ...