Biomechanical simulation of forces and moments of initial orthodontic tooth movement in dependence on the used archwire system by ROSS (Robot Orthodontic Measurement & Simulation System).

Journal: Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Aim of this study was to determine the forces and moments during simulated initial orthodontic tooth movements using a novel biomechanical test setup.

Authors

  • Benedikt Dotzer
    Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestrasse 70, Munich 80336, Germany.
  • Thomas Stocker
    Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestrasse 70, Munich 80336, Germany.
  • Andrea Wichelhaus
    Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestrasse 70, Munich 80336, Germany.
  • Mila Janjic Rankovic
    Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestrasse 70, Munich 80336, Germany.
  • Hisham Sabbagh
    Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Goethestrasse 70, Munich 80336, Germany. Electronic address: hisham.sabbagh@med.uni-muenchen.de.