Combining virtual model and cone beam computed tomography to assess periodontal changes after anterior tooth movement

Combining virtual model and cone beam computed tomography to assess periodontal changes after anterior tooth movement

Abstract Background Orthodontic force may affect not only periodontal ligaments, but also the alveoloar bone and the gingiva according to the type of tooth movements. The authors assessed changes in gingival thickness (GT) and alveolar bone thickness (ABT) after orthodontic treatment using a new met...

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Main Authors: Sun-Hyun Kim, Jong-Bin Lee, Min-Ji Kim, Eun-Kyoung Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
CBCT
Virtual model
Gingival thickness
Alveolar bone thickness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-018-0635-y

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