Alveolar bone remodeling during maxillary incisor intrusion and retraction

• Main Authors: Seok Yoon Hong (Author), Jeong Won Shin (Author), Christine Hong (Author), Vania Chan (Author), Un-Bong Baik (Author), Young Ho Kim (Author), Hwa Sung Chae (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Maxillary incisor protrusion is a prevalent dental deformity and is often treated by upper incisor intrusion and retraction. The mechanical loading triggers the resorption and apposition of the bone. Alveolar bone remodeling is expected to follow orthodontic tooth movement in a o...