Mezialization is an orthodontic procedure in which the teeth are moved along the occlusal plane towards the midline of the jawbone. The aim of the procedure is to improve the bite and the aesthetics of the dentition.
Distalization involves moving the teeth towards the back of the jaw (distal direction). This procedure is often used in cases where space needs to be created in a crowded, protruding or functionally inadequate dentition.
