Strain generated in the TMJ with class II malocclusions, treated with extraction of premolars and orthodontics: analysis with the finite element method

• Main Authors: Sandra Patricia Castaño-Duque (Author), Alejandra Hoyos-Daza (Author), Angela María Vargas-Romero (Author), Luis Eduardo Luna-Ángel (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad de Antioquia, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: premolar extraction is an alternative for the treatment of class II malocclusion. A change in biomechanics can generate alterations in the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), which produces greater dental wear and the appearance of joint dysfunctions. The objective was to assess the effort...