Last century’s research on the biology of tooth movement has led to the prevailing compression-tension theory. Here we present scientific evidence that supports a novel theory to explain the biology of tooth movement: Biphasic Theory. According to this theory a Catabolic Phase, during which osteoclasts resorb bone at both compression and tension sites, precedes and overlaps an Anabolic Phase, which restores alveolar bone to its normal levels. Furthermore, when evaluating this biological response it becomes clear that both animals and humans show a saturation of this response beyond which additional force fails to elicit this response and therefore, no additional tooth movement can occur. In this webinar we will discuss the clinical implications of these advances in understanding the biology of tooth movement and how they can be used to modify our biomechanics to optimize orthodontic treatment.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will learn about scientific evidence supporting the Biphasic Theory of tooth movement and the Saturation of the biological response in animals and human.
- Attendees will be able to modify their clinical practices supported by the latest breakthroughs in the biology of tooth movement to optimize orthodontics patient care.
Presenter:
Cristina Teixeira
CTOR Academy, USA
Advances in Biology of Tooth Movement
Moderator:
Maria Cadenas, KU Leuven University, Belgium
