Biomechanical effects of functional clear aligners on the stomatognathic system in teens with class II malocclusion: a new model through finite element analysis

• Main Authors: Mingxin Zhang (Author), Xulin Liu (Author), Ruijie Zhang (Author), Xin Chen (Author), Zhixin Song (Author), Yanning Ma (Author), Zuolin Jin (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives The Functional Clear Aligner (FCA) is a novel orthodontic appliance designed for the treatment of Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia in adolescents. The aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical characteristics of the masticatory muscles, jawbone, and...