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Force System with Vertical V-Bends: A 3D In Vitro Assessment of Elastic and Rigid Rectangular Archwires
Published on: July 24, 2018
[Three-dimensional finite element analysis of digital wire loop space maintainers for missing deciduous teeth]
Lijuan Ma1,2, Yonghui Teng3, Yong Wang1
1Center for Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digi-tal Medical Devices & Beijing Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology & NHC Research Center of Engineering and Technology for Computerized Dentistry, Beijing 100081, China.
The digital ring wire loop space maintainer effectively distributes stress after primary molar loss. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) material reduces stress on supporting teeth, showing clinical superiority for this dental device.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Engineering
- Finite Element Analysis

