Effects of various micro-osteoperforation approaches on canine and aligner displacements, and the stress in the periodontal ligament: A finite element analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In this study, various micro-osteoperforation (MOP) approaches were designed and their impacts on dentoalveolar structures were evaluated during maxillary canine distalisation in clear aligner (CA) treatment using a three-dimensional (3D) finite element method (FEM).

Design

A 3D analysis was conducted of displacements and stresses in canine distalisation with various MOP approaches in CA.

Setting

Computational study.

Methods

In CA treatment, a FEM model was created to simulate distalisation of the maxillary canine by extraction of the first premolar. A total of 12 MOP approach designs were simulated for variations in the location, number and distance of the MOPs. MOP was not applied in one model; a total of 13 models were created. Canine and aligner d

SUBMITTER: Valıyev R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664936 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature