Authors: Charles J. Burstone Kwangchul Choy Description: All orthodontic treatment modalities can be improved by the application of sound biomechanics, yet most orthodontic therapy today is delivered without consideration of forces or force systems. Orthodontic hardware itself is only a means to an end point, such as tooth alignment, bone remodeling, or growth modification; the orthodontist can achieve these goals only by manipulating forces, … Continue reading The Biomechanical Foundation of Clinical Orthodontics