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J Dent Res 51(5): 1478-1482, 1972
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Threshold Levels for Displacement of Human Teeth in Response to Laterally Directed Forces

CLEMENT S. C. LEAR 1, JOHN S. MACKAY 1, and ALAN A. LOWE 1

1 Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Threshold levels for the relationship of force magnitude to force duration to tooth displacement were recorded. It is apparent that the forces produced by the buccolingual muscles at "rest" could cause tooth displacement and may thereby influence individual tooth location and dental arch form.

Submitted on October 20, 1972






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