"One of the most versatile techniques in dentistry today is the application of Minor Tooth Movement (MTM®). This treatment option comprises movement of teeth using plastic aligners and thermopliers (Dentsply Raintree Essix®, Dentsply, Sarasota, Florida) and produces outstanding aesthetics and function. This method is a minimally invasive approach to patient care.
Technically speaking, MTM involves the movement of 1-4 teeth per arch using continuous, gentle force. Traditional orthodontic movements, consisting of rotation, tipping, and lateral position change, can be achieved by the patient wearing an in-office fabricated aligner. At each return patient visit, gentle pressure is applied to the aligner, using thermopliers that are designed to create intentional, guided force of up to 1 mm per month, resulting in correct alignment. Most cases treated by this method are completed in 6 months or less."
Technically speaking, MTM involves the movement of 1-4 teeth per arch using continuous, gentle force. Traditional orthodontic movements, consisting of rotation, tipping, and lateral position change, can be achieved by the patient wearing an in-office fabricated aligner. At each return patient visit, gentle pressure is applied to the aligner, using thermopliers that are designed to create intentional, guided force of up to 1 mm per month, resulting in correct alignment. Most cases treated by this method are completed in 6 months or less."
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