Orthodontic Treatment: Finite Element Method Analysis of Dentoalveolar Effects of Space Opening Mechanisms
Project no. 28507 · Status: Kapanmış · 2023
Summary
<p>In our study, a space-opening mechanism will be employed with the aim of reclaiming the lost space caused by the mesial tilting of the missing tooth #4 through the uprighting of teeth #3 and #5. Following leveling, open springs will be placed between teeth #3 and #5 to create the space-opening mechanism. The constant force 'F' applied by this mechanism will be exerted using different arch wires for equal durations. Concurrently, changes in the root-crown structures of adjacent teeth to the space left by the missing tooth #4 will be induced. The stresses occurring in the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone, along with the initial displacements in the root-crown structures, will be analyzed using finite element analysis.</p><p>Comparison of Arch Wires:</p><ul><li>0.16 Ni-Ti</li><li>0.16 SS (Stainless Steel)</li><li>0.16*0.22 SS</li></ul><p>Anticipated Results:</p><ul><li>Distalization of teeth #5, #6, and #7</li><li>Mesialization of tooth #3</li><li>Protrusion of anterior teeth</li><li>Rotation of teeth #3 and #5</li><li>Parallel movement of teeth #3 and #5</li><li>Mesial crown and distal root movement in tooth #3</li><li>Mesial crown and stationary root movement in tooth #3</li><li>Distal crown and mesial root movement in tooth #5</li><li>Distal crown and stationary root movement in tooth #5</li></ul>