Efficacy of a four-curvature auxiliary arch at preventing maxillary central incisor linguoclination during orthodontic treatment: a finite element analysis

• Main Authors: Ping-Zhu Yang (Author), Li-Yun Bai (Author), He-Xuan Zhang (Author), Wen-Jun Zhao (Author), Yu liu (Author), Xiu-Jie Wen (Author), Rui Liu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Correct torque of the incisors is beneficial in the assessment of the effects of orthodontic treatment. However, evaluating this process effectively remains a challenge. Improper anterior teeth torque angle can cause bone fenestrations and exposure of the root surface. Methods A...