Abstract
BackgroundThis study used the 3D finite element method to investigate canine’s displacements and stresses in the canine’s periodontal ligament (PDL) during canine’s translation, inclination, and rotation with transparent tooth correction treatment.MethodsFinite element models were developed to simulate dynamic orthodontic treatments of the translation, inclination, and rotation of the left mandibular canine with transparent tooth correction system. Piecewise static simulations were performed to replicate the dynamic process of orthodontic treatments. The distribution and change trends of canine’s displacements and stresses in the canine’s PDL during the three types of tooth movements were obtained.ResultsMaximum displacements were observed at the crown and middle part in the translation case, at the crown in the inclination case, and at the crown and root part in the rotation case. The relative maximum von Mises and principal stresses were mainly found at the cervix of the PDL in the translation and inclination cases. In the translation case, tensile stress was mainly observed on the mesial and distal surfaces near the lingual side and compressive stress was located at the bottom of the labial surface. In the inclination case, tensile stress was mainly observed at the labial cervix and lingual apex and compressive stress was located at the lingual cervix and labial apex. In the rotation case, von Mises stress was mainly located at the cervix and inside the lingual surface, tensile stress was located on the distal surface, and compressive stress was detected on the mesial surface. The stress and displacement value rapidly decreased in the first few steps and then reached a plateau.ConclusionsCanine’s movement type significantly influences the distribution of canine’s displacement and stresses in the canine’s PDL. Changes in canine’s displacement and stresses in the canine’s PDL were exponential in transparent tooth correction treatment.
Highlights
This study used the 3D finite element method to investigate canine’s displacements and stresses in the canine’s periodontal ligament (PDL) during canine’s translation, inclination, and rotation with transparent tooth correction treatment
The primary aim of orthodontics is to obtain the proper position of the teeth in the dental arch to get the correct occlusion with the best functional and aesthetic features
Simulation of tooth movement process In this investigation, bone remodeling was assumed to adapt to the tooth deformation and the surrounding structure produced by orthodontic force
Summary
This study used the 3D finite element method to investigate canine’s displacements and stresses in the canine’s periodontal ligament (PDL) during canine’s translation, inclination, and rotation with transparent tooth correction treatment. Since its advent in 1999, the transparent tooth correction system has become an accepted treatment choice for clinicians. This system is based on clear sequential appliances (aligners) made of a translucent thermoplastic. Since it is a relatively new method, some aspects are still insufficiently investigated. Apart from the biochemical processes during bone remodeling, the biomechanics of tooth movement is an important topic in orthodontic research [20]. Too much high stress would cause necrosis of PDL and that may slow the rate of tooth movement
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