The surge of finite element analysis in the study of orthodontic mechanics: are the findings applicable in practice?

Finite element (FE) analysis has emerged as the primary tool to investigate complex problems that are difficult to test clinically on living tissues, yielding valuable but not necessarily applicable information on orthodontic treatment modalities. Many studies are being published but the findings ar...

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Published in:Seminars in orthodontics 2023-09, Vol.29 (3), p.308-316
Main Authors: Zeno, Kinan G., Ammoury, Makram J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanics
Distalization
Finite element analysis
Impacted canine teeth
Tooth movemen
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Summary:Finite element (FE) analysis has emerged as the primary tool to investigate complex problems that are difficult to test clinically on living tissues, yielding valuable but not necessarily applicable information on orthodontic treatment modalities. Many studies are being published but the findings are difficult to interpret, lack in relevance, or cannot be critically appraised. In this paper, the FE modeling design and impact on the quality and outcome of research are discussed, with focus on how to narrow the gap between theory and clinical application.
ISSN:1073-8746
1558-4631
DOI:10.1053/j.sodo.2023.04.006