Scientific use of the finite element method in Orthodontics

INTRODUCTION: The finite element method (FEM) is an engineering resource applied to calculate the stress and deformation of complex structures, and has been widely used in orthodontic research. With the advantage of being a non-invasive and accurate method that provides quantitative and detailed dat...

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Main Authors: Luegya Knop, Luiz Gonzaga Gandini Jr., Ricardo Lima Shintcovsk, Marcia Regina Elisa Aparecida Schiavon Gandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Press Editora 2015-04-01
Series:Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2176-94512015000200119&lng=en&tlng=en