The use of magnets in orthodontics: an alternative means to produce tooth movement
- 1 November 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in European Journal of Orthodontics
- Vol. 6 (4) , 247-253
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/6.4.247
Abstract
Small magnets were applied successfully in closing diastemas. The results of a clinical study with seven patients are described. Clinical observations suggest that more complicated tooth movements such as rotating, uprighting and bodily movement could be produced by magnets.Keywords
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