Tension and Compression from Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Image Description:

Illustration showing tension and compression from orthodontic tooth movement. There are three phases involved in orthodontic tooth movement: initial tipping, lag phase and progressive tooth movement. A force is applied to the crown of the tooth in the initial tipping phase, the periodontal ligament is compressed on one side and is under tension on the other.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Tooth, orthodontic tooth movement, periodontal ligaments, orthodontics.

Image created by:

Joanna Culley