Effect of attachment configuration and trim line design on the force system of orthodontic aligners: A finite element study on the upper central incisor.
Tarek M ElshazlyChristoph Peter BourauelMostafa AldesokiDamiano SalvatoriAbdulaziz AlhotanLudger KeiligAhmed GhoneimaPublished in: Orthodontics & craniofacial research (2024)
These findings provide biomechanical evidence and an optimal protocol to guide clinical practice in planning diverse teeth movements. The emphasis is on the influence of attachment utilization and the specific design of aligner trimming lines to enhance control over tooth movement.