Retraction Hooks of Different Lengths for Maxillary Whole Arch Distalization with Miniscrew Anchorage : A Finite Element Analysis

• Main Author: Vanichaya Tangsumroengvong
• Other Authors: Clin. Prof. Virush Patanaporn
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Language: English
• Published: เชียงใหม่ : บัณฑิตวิทยาลัย มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ 2020
• Subjects: Whole arch distalization; En masse distalization; finite element; retraction hook
• Online Access: http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/69464
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objectives: To evaluate the von Mises stress distribution in the periodontal ligament and the displacement pattern of maxillary whole arch distalization applied to retraction hooks of different lengths with miniscrew anchorage and to determine the optimal length of retraction hook, using the finite...