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The finite element method: a tool to study orthodontic tooth movement. 2005

P M Cattaneo, and M Dalstra, and B Melsen
Dept. of Orthodontics, Royal Dental College, University of Aarhus, Vennelyst Boulevard 9, DK-8000, Aarhus C, Denmark. pcattaneo@odont.au.dk

Orthodontic tooth movement is achieved by (re)modeling processes of the alveolar bone, which are triggered by changes in the stress/strain distribution in the periodontium. In the past, the finite element (FE) method has been used to describe the stressed situation within the periodontal ligament (PDL) and surrounding alveolar bone. The present study sought to determine the impact of the modeling process on the outcome from FE analyses and to relate these findings to the current theories on orthodontic tooth movement. In a series of FE analyses simulating teeth subjected to orthodontic loading, the influence of geometry/morphology, material properties, and boundary conditions was evaluated. The accurate description of alveolar bone morphology and the assignment of non-linear mechanical properties for the PDF elements demonstrate that loading of the periodontium cannot be explained in simple terms of compression and tension along the loading direction. Tension in the alveolar bone was far more predominant than compression.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008954 Models, Biological Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D010513 Periodontal Ligament The fibrous CONNECTIVE TISSUE surrounding the TOOTH ROOT, separating it from and attaching it to the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS). Alveolodental Ligament,Alveolodental Membrane,Gomphosis,Alveolodental Ligaments,Alveolodental Membranes,Gomphoses,Ligament, Alveolodental,Ligament, Periodontal,Membrane, Alveolodental,Periodontal Ligaments
D003198 Computer Simulation Computer-based representation of physical systems and phenomena such as chemical processes. Computational Modeling,Computational Modelling,Computer Models,In silico Modeling,In silico Models,In silico Simulation,Models, Computer,Computerized Models,Computer Model,Computer Simulations,Computerized Model,In silico Model,Model, Computer,Model, Computerized,Model, In silico,Modeling, Computational,Modeling, In silico,Modelling, Computational,Simulation, Computer,Simulation, In silico,Simulations, Computer
D003481 Cuspid The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817) Canine Tooth,Canine Teeth,Cuspids,Teeth, Canine,Tooth, Canine
D004548 Elasticity Resistance and recovery from distortion of shape.
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000539 Alveolar Process The thickest and spongiest part of the maxilla and mandible hollowed out into deep cavities for the teeth. Alveolar Ridge,Alveolar Processes,Process, Alveolar,Processes, Alveolar,Ridge, Alveolar
D001641 Bicuspid One of the eight permanent teeth, two on either side in each jaw, between the canines (CUSPID) and the molars (MOLAR), serving for grinding and crushing food. The upper have two cusps (bicuspid) but the lower have one to three. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p822) Premolar,Bicuspids,Premolars
D013314 Stress, Mechanical A purely physical condition which exists within any material because of strain or deformation by external forces or by non-uniform thermal expansion; expressed quantitatively in units of force per unit area. Mechanical Stress,Mechanical Stresses,Stresses, Mechanical
D014087 Tooth Movement Techniques Orthodontic techniques used to correct the malposition of a tooth or teeth. Tooth Depression,Tooth Intrusion,Tooth Movement, Minor,Tooth Uprighting,Orthodontic Tooth Movement,Depression, Tooth,Depressions, Tooth,Intrusion, Tooth,Intrusions, Tooth,Minor Tooth Movement,Minor Tooth Movements,Movement Technique, Tooth,Movement Techniques, Tooth,Movement, Orthodontic Tooth,Movements, Orthodontic Tooth,Orthodontic Tooth Movements,Technique, Tooth Movement,Techniques, Tooth Movement,Tooth Depressions,Tooth Intrusions,Tooth Movement Technique,Tooth Movement, Orthodontic,Tooth Movements, Minor,Tooth Movements, Orthodontic,Tooth Uprightings,Uprighting, Tooth,Uprightings, Tooth

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