Adult orthodontics

Question 1

Perio disease can affect ortho treatment. What can loss of support lead to?

Answer 1

Tooth centre of rotation moving apically (whereas normally 2/3 down root)
Anchorage value reducing

Question 2

Disadvantages of ceramic brackets

Answer 2

More expensive, fracture/break off more, reluctance of clinician to take off and reposition, tooth movement little slower