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Tooth Movement
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Definition
: Orthodontic techniques used to correct the malposition of a single tooth.
note category; do not confuse with TOOTH MIGRATION or TOOTH MOBILITY
Other names
Tooth Uprighting; Tooth Movement, Minor; Tooth Intrusion; Tooth Depression; Uprightings, Tooth; Uprighting, Tooth; Tooth Uprightings; Tooth Movements, Minor; Tooth Movements; Tooth Intrusions; Tooth Depressions; Movements, Tooth; Movement, Tooth; Minor Tooth Movements; Minor Tooth Movement; Intrusions, Tooth; Intrusion, Tooth; Depressions, Tooth; Depression, Tooth