ERM functions, EGF and orthodontic movement

Alberto CONSOLARO, Maria Fernanda M-O. CONSOLARO

Can orthodontic movement induce alveolodental ankylosis? This question is often asked and the answer involves further questioning: Why don't the teeth naturally evolve to alveolodental ankylosis if they are separated from the bone by only 0.2 to 0.4 mm (the minimum and maximum thickness of the periodontal ligament)? [...]

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