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Progress in Orthodontics
Fig. 3 | Progress in Orthodontics

Fig. 3

From: Accumulated biomechanical effects of mandibular molar mesialization using clear aligners with auxiliary devices: an iterative finite element analysis

Fig. 3

A Three configuration groups. B Procedure for simulating the long-term tooth movement. The tooth moves by iteration from (1) to (4). (1) The original reconstructed dental, PDL, alveolar bone, and auxiliary devices (not shown). (2) Initial displacement of the teeth and auxiliary devices is calculated. (3) Periodontium remodeling: deformed PDLs and alveolar sockets are updated according to the initial movement of the teeth and are restored to their original configuration. (4) Next step of displacement. C Diagram for the rotation angle of M2 in the YZ-plane

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