Mechanical force triggers metabolic changes that promote orthodontic bone formation
Bone adapts to mechanical force through coupled formation and resorption, a principle central to orthodontics. Periodontal ligament (PDL)…
Study identifies Piezo channels as targets for orthodontic care
A new review in Genes & Diseases highlights Piezo channels as important biological links between mechanical forces and…
Cola may quickly lower pH inside orthodontic clear aligners and shift oral bacteria within hours
A 24-hour microbiome study suggests that cola can rapidly disturb the aligner-tooth microenvironment, and that removing aligners before…