Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The ground rules for arch wire design

R J Isaacson1, S J Lindauer, M Davidovitch

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0566, USA.

Seminars in Orthodontics
|March 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Efficacy of orthopedic treatment with protraction facemask on skeletal Class III malocclusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Orthodontics & craniofacial research·2014
Same author

Identification of genetic variation and haplotype structure of the canine ABCA4 gene for retinal disease association studies.

Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG·2010
Same author

Developmental outcome of isolated fetal macrocephaly.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2010
Same author

Opinions of American and Swedish orthodontists about the role of erupting third molars as a cause of dental crowding.

The Angle orthodontist·2009
Same author

Oral findings and periodontal status in children, adolescents and young adults suffering from renal failure.

Journal of clinical periodontology·2005
Same author

Neurodevelopmental and behavioural characteristics in learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder.

European journal of paediatric neurology : EJPN : official journal of the European Paediatric Neurology Society·2002
Same journal

Aligning MRI and CBCT for Advanced TMJ Diagnostics: Case Series Using AI-Powered Registration in Dentistry and Orthodontics.

Seminars in orthodontics·2025
Same journal

Overview of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network and Its Impact on Orthodontics.

Seminars in orthodontics·2025
Same journal

Orthodontic Educational Landscape in the Contemporary Context: Insights from Educators.

Seminars in orthodontics·2025
Same journal

Significance of radiographic temporomandibular degenerative joint disease findings.

Seminars in orthodontics·2024
Same journal

Decision Support Systems in Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A review of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Applications.

Seminars in orthodontics·2021
Same journal

The inconspicuous nature of COVID-19 and its impact to dentistry.

Seminars in orthodontics·2020
See all related articles

Understanding tooth movement is key in orthodontics. Forces applied to the center of resistance cause translation, while forces elsewhere cause rotation and translation, impacting orthodontic force systems.

Area of Science:

  • Biomechanical principles in dentistry
  • Orthodontic mechanics
  • Dental biomechanics

Background:

  • Force systems are fundamental to understanding tooth movement.
  • Previous models often simplify the complex interplay of forces and resulting tooth motion.
  • A clear definition of tooth movement types is essential for predictable orthodontic outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the biomechanical principles governing tooth movement under various force applications.
  • To differentiate the effects of single forces versus couples on tooth motion.
  • To establish a foundational understanding of how forces interact with the center of resistance.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of force systems, including single forces and couples.
  • Application of biomechanical principles to predict tooth translation and rotation.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of the role of the center of resistance in determining tooth movement patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Forces applied through the center of resistance result in pure translation.
    • Forces applied elsewhere produce combined translation and rotation.
    • Couples induce rotation without translation of the center of resistance; center of rotation and center of resistance coincide.

    Conclusions:

    • All tooth movement can be categorized as translation and/or rotation about the center of resistance.
    • The location of force application relative to the center of resistance dictates the type and tendency of tooth movement.
    • Understanding these principles is crucial for precise control of orthodontic tooth movement.