ArticleProgress in orthodontics2024
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of maxillary molar distalization treated with clear aligners combined with different traction methods.
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- [Advancements in biomechanics and orthodontic strategies for clear aligner therapy].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2026Pooled it
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- Biomechanical analysis of implant anchorage versus class II elastics in maxillary anterior retraction with clear aligners: a three-dimensional iterative finite element study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Distal Upper Molar Force Distribution With Clear Aligners Using Different Anterior Teeth Anchorage Setups: A Finite Element Study.Orthodontics & craniofacial research · 2026Article
- Three-Dimensional Displacement Patterns in Maxillary Molar Distalization: A Comparative Finite Element Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of attachment wear on maxillary canine rotation in clear aligner therapy: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Biomechanical analysis of maxillary incisor intrusion with clear aligners under different periodontal conditions: a finite element analysis.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the effects of different distal-end aligner designs on maxillary premolar distalization.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Finite element analysis of temporomandibular joint stress distribution during treatment with novel digital composite plates and invisible aligners.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Force distributions associated with different elastic traction methods for maxillary dentition distalization by clear aligners: an in-vitro study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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backgroundThis study aimed to analyze the effects of maxillary molar distalization using clear aligners with different intramaxillary and intermaxillary traction via the three-dimensional (3D) finite element method.
methodsA 3D finite element model consisting of the maxilla, mandible, dentitions, periodontal ligaments (PDLs), attachments, and clear aligners was constructed. Five groups were established based on different traction modalities: group 1 (control group); group 2 (orthodontic mini-implants (OMIs) were implanted between the maxillary first molars and the second premolars on the buccal side); group 3 (OMIs were implanted in the infrazygomatic crest area between the maxillary first and second molars on the buccal side); group 4 (OMIs were implanted between the maxillary first molars and the second premolars on the palatal side); and group 5 (class II elastics were utilized between the maxillary canines and the mandibular first molars). OMIs were implanted 4 mm away from the alveolar crest in each experimental group. A force of 1.5 N was applied to each experimental group. The 3D displacement of the target teeth and stress distribution around the PDLs were analyzed.
resultsGroup 4 exhibited the least amount of torque change in the upper anterior teeth and the highest displacement of the maxillary second molars. Group 3 showed smaller changes in anterior teeth torque and higher molar distalization efficiency compared to group 2. Group 5 showed adverse effects such as anterior teeth extrusion and mandibular anchorage loss.
conclusionOMIs implanted on the palatal side have advantages in preserving anterior teeth anchorage and improving the efficiency of molar distalization compared to those positioned on the buccal side. OMIs implanted in the infrazygomatic crest area between the first and second molars on the buccal side demonstrate benefits in the aforementioned aspects when compared to OMIs implanted between the first molars and the second premolars on the buccal side.
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