What happens when you start to move a tooth has been the focus of scientific study since appliances first came into use more than a century ago. There are countless articles describing the physical displacement of a tooth, the effects of compression and decompression of the periodontal tissues, the biochemistry which accompanies the process, etc. It comes as a shock to discover that the widely … [Read more...]
Why The ALF Appliance? Part 1
Over the years, dental practitioners have developed a variety of orthodontic appliance systems—both fixed and removable. What makes the Advanced Light-wire Functional (ALF) Appliance so special? Why has it become the center of so much attention? To answer these questions properly involves much more than just a description of the ALF’s technical features or its use in palatal expansion. The ALF … [Read more...]