Is there any contraindication for use of Invisalign teeth aligners in patients undergoing treatment for osteoporosis?
Do treatments for osteoporosis have a large enough effect on tooth movement to make Invisalign less effective?
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Rheumatology · U of AZ Phoenix Dept of Orthopaedics
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I do not claim to be an expert in orthodontics (but I was married to an orthodontist for 20 years!). Tooth movement is somewhat complex and clearly involves both local inflammation and bone biology. The Invisalign-type device is relatively weak in terms of force on the teeth and is often reserved fo...
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