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Force Comparison Of Rotational Tooth Movements For Loop-Design And Traditional Aligners, Robert Olsen
Force Comparison Of Rotational Tooth Movements For Loop-Design And Traditional Aligners, Robert Olsen
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Introduction
This study aimed to evaluate the force (F) and torque (Tq) exerted on a rotated canine and molar tooth by two different aligner systems. An ArchForm loop clear aligner (AFL) was compared to a traditional clear aligner (T) with the force (F) and torque (Tq) compared. A reduction in F and Tq with AFL aligners could possibly decrease the incidence of Orthodontic Root Resorption (ORR), while also creating more effective forces for tooth movement.
Materials and Methods
Two types of T aligners varying by material thickness were compared to two types of AFL aligners varying by loop width. All …
Maxillary Central Incisor Rr In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic White Patients With Rme, Madison Healy
Maxillary Central Incisor Rr In Hispanic And Non-Hispanic White Patients With Rme, Madison Healy
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Introduction: Apical root resorption is one of the most common adverse effects of orthodontic treatment. Forces used during orthodontic tooth movement can cause permanent loss of apical surfaces of teeth and although most reported cases of root resorption are asymptomatic, the process is irreversible and often unpredictable. Thus, it is of clinical interest to investigate which patients may be at greatest risk.
Purpose: This study utilized Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) to evaluate whether rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in Hispanic patients increased the severity of orthodontically induced apical root resorption.
Materials and Methods: Pre-treatment (T1) and post-treatment …