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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

[[File:Canine tooth malocclusion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mandibular canine tooth causing damage to the palatal mucosa.]]

[[File:Canine tooth malocclusion.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Mandibular canine tooth causing damage to the palatal mucosa (lance canines).]]

[[File:Orthodontics - inclined plane 1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Orthodontics - inclined plane 1]]

[[File:Orthodontics - inclined plane 1.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Orthodontics - inclined plane 1]]

[[File:Orthodontics - inclined plane 2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Orthodontics - inclined plane 2]]

[[File:Orthodontics - inclined plane 2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Orthodontics - inclined plane 2]]

The optimal orthodontic force is one that moves teeth rapidly without resulting in structural damage, while causing the least amount of discomfort or pain. Factors that need to be considered for any orthodontic appliance are the '''magnitude''' of the force, the '''distribution''' of the force and the '''duration''' of the force. The ideal force is a '''light continuous force'''. Heavy continuous forces are damaging and should be avoided. Apart from the orthodontic forces applied, normal growth processes and forces from the [[Lips|lips]], [[Cheeks|cheeks]] and [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] resting on the teeth will determine the outcome of the treatment.

The optimal orthodontic force is one that moves teeth rapidly without resulting in structural damage, while causing the least amount of discomfort or pain. Factors that need to be considered for any orthodontic appliance are the '''magnitude''' of the force, the '''distribution''' of the force and the '''duration''' of the force. The ideal force is a '''light continuous force'''. Heavy continuous forces are damaging and should be avoided. Apart from the orthodontic forces applied, normal growth processes and forces from the [[Lips|lips]], [[Cheeks|cheeks]] and [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] resting on the teeth will determine the outcome of the treatment.

The most common orthodontic procedures in veterinary medicine include moving the mandibular canines when they are causing trauma to the palatal mucosa using an<font color="red"> inclined plane</font color>, or in the case of <font color="red">lance canines </font color>.

The most common orthodontic procedures in veterinary medicine include moving the mandibular canines when they are causing trauma to the palatal mucosa using an<font color="red"> inclined plane</font color>, or in the case of [[Dental Malocclusion#Dental Malocclusion|lance canines]].

==Indications==

==Indications==