Nicolas Nassar, Allahyar Geramy, Roland Kmeid, Nayla Bassil Nassif, Lina Medawar, Patrick Sayegh, Joseph Bouserhal
{"title":"<i>En masse</i> maxillary dentition distalization with clear aligners using infrazygomatic mini-implants: A finite element study.","authors":"Nicolas Nassar, Allahyar Geramy, Roland Kmeid, Nayla Bassil Nassif, Lina Medawar, Patrick Sayegh, Joseph Bouserhal","doi":"10.4041/kjod24.201","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Considering the success of infrazygomatic mini-implants in conjunction with traditional braces, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of infrazygomatic mini-implants in en masse maxillary distalization utilizing clear aligner therapy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a three-dimensional finite element study, we evaluated the en masse maxillary dental distalization through the use of infrazygomatic mini-implants equipped with varying force-application arm lengths (0 mm, 4 mm, and 8 mm). Vertical, sagittal, and horizontal displacements were quantified.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Intrusion was observed in the incisors at all force application arm lengths (0 mm, 4 mm, and 8 mm), with similar sagittal displacement tendencies and labial crown tipping. Among all maxillary teeth, only the canine exhibited distalization of both the crown and root. Distalization of the posterior teeth was achieved, with the greatest magnitude of distalization occurring at the 0-mm force application arm length, which was characterized by minimal tipping and reduced vertical movements compared to the other force application arm lengths.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings indicate that infrazygomatic mini-implants represent a viable approach for facilitating targeted tooth movement in clear aligners across various force-application arm lengths. These results may inform orthodontic treatment strategies in non-extraction cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":51260,"journal":{"name":"Korean Journal of Orthodontics","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.6000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Korean Journal of Orthodontics","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.4041/kjod24.201","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE","Score":null,"Total":0}
引用次数: 0
Abstract
Objective: Considering the success of infrazygomatic mini-implants in conjunction with traditional braces, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of infrazygomatic mini-implants in en masse maxillary distalization utilizing clear aligner therapy.
Methods: In a three-dimensional finite element study, we evaluated the en masse maxillary dental distalization through the use of infrazygomatic mini-implants equipped with varying force-application arm lengths (0 mm, 4 mm, and 8 mm). Vertical, sagittal, and horizontal displacements were quantified.
Results: Intrusion was observed in the incisors at all force application arm lengths (0 mm, 4 mm, and 8 mm), with similar sagittal displacement tendencies and labial crown tipping. Among all maxillary teeth, only the canine exhibited distalization of both the crown and root. Distalization of the posterior teeth was achieved, with the greatest magnitude of distalization occurring at the 0-mm force application arm length, which was characterized by minimal tipping and reduced vertical movements compared to the other force application arm lengths.
Conclusions: The findings indicate that infrazygomatic mini-implants represent a viable approach for facilitating targeted tooth movement in clear aligners across various force-application arm lengths. These results may inform orthodontic treatment strategies in non-extraction cases.
期刊介绍：
The Korean Journal of Orthodontics (KJO) is an international, open access, peer reviewed journal published in January, March, May, July, September, and November each year. It was first launched in 1970 and, as the official scientific publication of Korean Association of Orthodontists, KJO aims to publish high quality clinical and scientific original research papers in all areas related to orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Specifically, its interest focuses on evidence-based investigations of contemporary diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques, expanding to significant clinical reports of diverse treatment approaches.
The scope of KJO covers all areas of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics including successful diagnostic procedures and treatment planning, growth and development of the face and its clinical implications, appliance designs, biomechanics, TMJ disorders and adult treatment. Specifically, its latest interest focuses on skeletal anchorage devices, orthodontic appliance and biomaterials, 3 dimensional imaging techniques utilized for dentofacial diagnosis and treatment planning, and orthognathic surgery to correct skeletal disharmony in association of orthodontic treatment.
京公网安备 11010802042870号
京ICP备2023020795号-1
分享
求助内容：
应助结果提醒方式：
扫码关注我们
