Is there a need to increase palatal root torque of upper incisors in lingual appliance? A finite element analysis

Objectives: To understand the effect of the biomechanical differences by assessing pre and post retraction torque, amount of retraction and arch width changes in both techniques. Methodology: A three-dimensional geometric model of maxilla with all upper teeth except first premolar was generated base...

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Main Authors: S P Lekshmi, Elbe Peter, G Suja Ani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Contemporary Clinical Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.contempclindent.org/article.asp?issn=0976-237X;year=2020;volume=11;issue=4;spage=320;epage=326;aulast=Lekshmi