Comparison of sliding mechanics and loop mechanics in orthodontic tooth movement: A three dimensional finite element study

Issue title: Selected Papers from ICCMEH2014

Guest editors: Raghuvir Pai

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Prem, Nishad | Mascarenhas, Rohan^* | Husain, Akhter | Hashim, Ahmed

Affiliations: Department of Orthodontics, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018, India

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Rohan Mascarenhas, Department of Orthodontics, Yenepoya University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018, India. E-mail:rohanmasc@yahoo.com

Abstract: This study was conducted using 3-dimensional Finite Element Analysis to evaluate the stress related changes in the periodontal ligament. The objectives of the study were to determine the optimum orthodontic force for both sliding and loop mechanics and to determine efficacy of two loop designs namely T - loop and Tear Drop loop. The efficacy of Permachrome and Beta III titanium archwire in loop mechanics were also evaluated.

Keywords: Finite element method, periodontal ligament, sliding mechanics, loop mechanics

DOI: 10.3233/JCM-170708

Journal: Journal of Computational Methods in Sciences and Engineering, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 305-314, 2017