West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2019, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (3): 265-269.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2019.03.007

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Finite element analysis of maxillary anterior teeth retraction of posterior teeth with different alveolar bone absorption heights under orthodontic force

Zhitao Sun1,Yucheng Wang2,Yumei Cui3,Yang Sun4()   

  1. 1.Dept. of Stomatology, Rizhao Central Hospital, Rizhao 276800, China
    2.Dept. of Oral Orthopedics, Linyi Central Hospital, Linyi 276000, China
    3.Dept. of Prosthodontics, Qingdao Stomatological Hospital, Qingdao 266000, China
    4.Dept. of Stomatology, Rizhao Municipal Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Rizhao 276800, China
  • Received:2018-10-05 Revised:2019-02-22 Online:2019-06-01 Published:2019-06-12
  • Contact: Yang Sun E-mail:1359668248@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective This study applied the direct orthodontic force system to explore the applicability of the finite element method in the simulation of alveolar bone absorption and analyze periodontal stress distribution and the overall displacement trend. Methods The horizontal balanced alveolar bones of model 2, 3 and 4 were reduced by 2, 4, and 6 mm by deleting elements in reference to the established height of the normal alveolar bone model 1. Then, stress distribution on the posterior set of teeth and initial total tooth displacement under the simulated load of 1.47 N of orthodontic force were investigated. Results The total displacement of posterior teeth increased and parodontium Von Mises stress gradually increased as the alveolar bone height decreased. The total displacement trend and parodontium stress drastically increased when alveolar bone absorption reached the height of 4 mm. Conclusion When treating patients with alveolar bone loss, stress should be avoided or drastically reduced to prevent irreversible damage to periodontal tissue and to improve the quality of medical treatment.

Key words: orthodontic force, adduction front teeth, alveolar bone, finite element

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