Bone Movement for MalocclusionCurrent as of: May 7, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics |
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Bone Movement for MalocclusionTopic OverviewIn some cases of malocclusion (poor bite), bone movement is needed to put the jaw in the right position. This process is called "bone modeling." As braces slowly move the teeth, the surrounding bone starts growing cells that become new bone. The braces make sure that the new bone forms in the right place for better jaw movement. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofMay 7, 2017
Current as of: May 7, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & William F. Hohlt, DDS - Orthodontics |
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