Orthodontic intrusion of maxillary incisors: a 3D finite element method study

Objective: In orthodontic treatment, intrusion movement of maxillary incisors is often necessary. Therefore, the objective of this investigation is to evaluate the initial distribution patterns and magnitude of compressive stress in the periodontal ligament (PDL) in a simulation of orthodontic intr...

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Main Authors: Armando Yukio Saga, Hiroshi Maruo, Marco André Argenta, Ivan Toshio Maruo, Orlando Motohiro Tanaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2016-02-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512016000100075&lng=en&tlng=en