Biologic Tissue Response To Tooth Movement

Biologic Tissue Response To Tooth Movement

Question 1. Define optimal orthodontic force. Describe in detail the biologic changes in response to light and heavy orthodontic forces.
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Definition of Optimal Orthodontic Force

“Optimal orthodontic force is one which moves teeth most rapidly in the desired direction, with the least possible damage to tissue and with minimum patient discomfort.” For light forces refer to heading “mild forces” and for heavy forces refer to heading “extreme forces”.

Question 2. Distinguish between intermittent force vs interrupted force.
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Briefly differentiate between intermittent and interrupted force.
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