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Orthodontic movement of [[Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] can be described as '''prolonged application of pressure to the tooth, resulting in movement of the tooth as the [[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bone around it remodels]]'''. Bone on the compression side undergoes lysis allowing the tooth to move and bone formation on the tension side ensures that the tooth stays in the new position. In the ideal situation bone lysis and bone formation should be in equilibrium. In most practical situations, there is an imbalance and lysis occurs more rapidly. A retention phase maintaining the tooth in the new position while allowing time for bone formation is, therefore, necessary in many cases.

Orthodontic movement of [[Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] can be described as '''prolonged application of pressure to the tooth, resulting in movement of the tooth as the [[Bones - Anatomy & Physiology|bone around it remodels]]'''. Bone on the compression side undergoes lysis allowing the tooth to move and bone formation on the tension side ensures that the tooth stays in the new position. In the ideal situation bone lysis and bone formation should be in equilibrium. In most practical situations, there is an imbalance and lysis occurs more rapidly. A retention phase maintaining the tooth in the new position while allowing time for bone formation is, therefore, necessary in many cases.

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 most 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 <font color="red">lance canines </font color>.