Evaluation of Stresses Generated with Two Different Self-Ligating Orthodontic Bracket Systems – A Finite Element Analysis

Aim To determine stresses generated in the posterior teeth region by two different self-ligating systems, 3M Unitek SmartClip and Damon Q Self-ligating brackets, using the finite element method (FEM). Methodology Computed tomography (CT) scan of maxilla was taken using Mimics software, and the Dicom...

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Main Authors: Mohit Awaradi, Roshan M. Sagarkar, Prashantha G Shivamurthy, Silju Mathew, Sharanya Sabrish, Nirajita Bhaduri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-10-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ijdr.ijdr_937_23
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