Strain generated in the TMJ with class II malocclusions, treated with extraction of premolars and orthodontics: analysis with the finite element method

Introduction: premolar extraction is an alternative for the treatment of class II malocclusion. A change in biomechanics can generate alterations in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), which produces greater dental wear and the appearance of joint dysfunctions. The objective was to assess the effort...

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Main Authors: Sandra Patricia Castaño-Duque, Alejandra Hoyos-Daza, Angela María Vargas-Romero, Luis Eduardo Luna-Ángel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Antioquia 2022-09-01
Series:Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia
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Online Access:https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/odont/article/view/343749/20805556