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Learn how tooth ankylosis stops mechanical tooth movement, what causes root fusion to jaw bone, and when to seek a dental assessment in London.
Learn how transseptal gingival fibres cause teeth to shift after orthodontic treatment and what you can do to protect your results long-term.
Discover why the lower arch inter-canine width is the most common area of orthodontic relapse and what you can do to protect your smile long-term.
Learn how interproximal reduction (IPR) reshapes interdental contact points during aligner treatment to reduce food traps and improve oral hygiene.
Learn how intrusive and extrusive mechanics work in clear aligners and what this means for your orthodontic treatment planning in London.
Learn what passive aligner trays are, why they're used during stabilising transitions, and how they support clear aligner treatment progress.
Learn what overcorrection trays are, why final aligner sets use tight overlap pressures, and how this engineering supports aligner treatment planning.
Learn why aligner trays rock diagonally across molars, what causes seating errors, and how they are commonly assessed and managed during clear aligner treatment.
Can stable fibrous dysplasia of the jaw allow safe orthodontic tooth movement? Learn what patients need to know before considering treatment.
Learn how clear aligner friction can affect patients with oral lichen planus and why a clinical assessment is essential before starting orthodontic treatment.