Effects of the advanced mandibular spring on mandibular retrognathia treatment: a three-dimensional finite element study

Abstract Background The Advanced Mandibular Spring (AMS) was newly developed as a dentofacial orthopedic appliance in conjunctive use of clear aligners to treat Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia in adolescents. This study aimed to launch a biomechanical assessment and evaluate wheth...

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Main Authors: Cheng Zhu, Ruomei Li, Lingjun Yuan, Yikan Zheng, Yu Jin, Hairui Li, Chao Liu, Lunguo Xia, Bing Fang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02308-w