Digital Design of Different Transpalatal Arches Made of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) and Determination of the Force Systems
The aim of this study was to investigate whether the polymer polyether ether ketone (PEEK), which is approved for (dental) medical appliances, is suitable for the production of orthodontic treatment appliances. Different geometries of transpalatal arches (TPAs) were designed by Computer Aided Design...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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| Series: | Applied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/3/1590 |