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Rates of Tooth Movement - 2

  • Tooth movement is an inflammatory event and a reflection of the metabolic activity and healing capacity of an individual.
  • Tooth movement is most predictable and most rapid in preadolescents.
  • Bone resorption is the limiting factor in determining the rate of tooth movement.
  1. Bone Porosity: Porous allows access for osteoclasts.
  2. Remodelling Rate I: Related to the number of osteoclasts & osteoclastic metabolic rate and activity.
  3. Remodelling Rate II: Osteoclastic metabolic rate and activity.
  4. Remodelling Rate III: Pre-osteoclastic cells from marrow.
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