A three-dimensional finite element analysis on the location of center of resistance during intrusion of upper anterior teeth.
- Author:
Chun Keun PARK
1
;
Won Sik YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
segmented arch mechanics;
intrusion;
center of resistance;
finite element method
- MeSH:
Alveolar Bone Loss;
Bicuspid;
Finite Element Analysis*;
Incisor;
Mechanics;
Periodontal Ligament;
Tooth*
- From:Korean Journal of Orthodontics
1997;27(2):259-272
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
This study was performed to locate the anteroposterior position of the center of resistance of upper anterior teeth when intrusive forces are acted on them by applying segmented arch mechanics. Three-dimensional finite elernent model of upper six anterior teeth, periodontal ligament and alveolar bone was constructed The locations of the center of resistance were compared according to the three variables, which are number of teeth contained in anterior segment, axial inclination of anterior teeth, and degree of alveolar bone loss. The following conclusions were drawn from this study; 1. When the axial inclination and alveolar bone height were normal, the locations of center of resistance of anterior segment according to the number of teeth contained were as follows; 1). In 2 teeth segment, the center of resistance was located in the distal area of lateral incisor bracket 2) In 4 teeth segment, the center of resistance was located in the distal 2/3 of the distance between the brackets of lateral incisor and canine. 3) In 6 teeth segment, the center of resistance was located in 3mm distal of canine bracket, which is interproxirnal area. between canine and 1st premolar. 4) As the number of teeth contained in anterior segment increased, the center of resistance shifted to the distal side. 2. As the labial inclination of incisors increased, the center of resistance shifted to the distal side. 3. As the alveolar bone loss increased, the center of resistance shifted to the distal side.
