Open AccessBiomechanical reevaluation of orthodontic asymmetric headgear
Author(s) -
Chi Lu,
Mulin Cheng,
H. Garland Hershey,
Tung Nguyen,
ChingChang Ko
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the angle orthodontist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.116
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1945-7103
pISSN - 0003-3219
DOI - 10.2319/052911-357.1
Subject(s) - periodontal fiber , stiffness , elasticity (physics) , spring (device) , structural engineering , orthodontics , geology , materials science , geotechnical engineering , engineering , composite material , medicine
To investigate the distribution of distal and lateral forces produced by orthodontic asymmetric headgear (AHG) using mathematical models to assess periodontal ligament (PDL) influence and to attempt to resolve apparent inconsistencies in the literature.
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