The effect of aging cellular mechanisms on tooth movement.
In summary, there appears to be indirect evidence that the dentoalveolar system undergoes a number of changes with age. These changes have the potential of affecting the biologic response of these tissues to the forces of tooth movement. They should not, however, create a barrier toward the successful completion of orthodontic therapy in most cases.
D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010513:Periodontal Ligament / Q000502:physiology; D014070:Tooth / Q000502:physiology; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques