Orthodontic Tooth Movement Studied by Finite Element Analysis: an Update. What Can We Learn from These Simulations?

Published in: Current osteoporosis reports (2021)

Complex formulations of the PDL have been proposed, which might be able to correctly predict the behavior of the PDL both when chewing forces and orthodontic forces are simulated in FE models. The recent findings do not corroborate the simplified view of the classical OTM theories. The use of complex and biologically coherent FE models can help understanding the mechanisms leading to OTM as well as predicting the risk of root resorption related to specific force systems and magnitudes.

Keyphrases

finite element analysis
oral health
single molecule
metal organic framework
molecular dynamics
visible light
monte carlo
drug induced