Computational and clinical investigation on the role of mechanical vibration on orthodontic tooth movement

• Published in: Journal of biomechanics Vol. 60; pp. 57 - 64
• Main Authors: Liao, Zhipeng, Elekdag-Turk, Selma, Turk, Tamer, Grove, Johnathan, Dalci, Oyku, Chen, Junning, Zheng, Keke, Ali Darendeliler, M., Swain, Michael, Li, Qing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 26.07.2017; Elsevier Limited
• Subjects: Adolescent; Amplification; Biomechanics; Canine teeth; Child; Computation; Computer applications; Computer Simulation; Dental biomechanics; Finite Element Analysis; Finite element method; Growth factors; Humans; Ligaments; Mathematical models; Maxilla; Models, Anatomic; Models, Biological; Orthodontic space closure; Orthodontic tooth movement; Orthodontics; Patients; Periodontal ligament; Periodontal Ligament - physiology; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Resonant frequencies; Stomatognathic System Abnormalities - therapy; Teeth; Tooth - physiopathology; Tooth Movement Techniques - methods; Vibration; Vibration analysis; Vibration control; Vibration-enhanced orthodontic tooth movement; Orthodontic tooth movement; Dental biomechanics; Periodontal ligament; Vibration-enhanced orthodontic tooth movement; Orthodontic space closure
• ISSN: 0021-9290; 1873-2380; 1873-2380
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.06.012

The aim of this study is to investigate the biomechanics for orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) subjected to concurrent single-tooth vibration (50Hz) with conventional orthodontic force application, via a clinical study and computational simulation. Thirteen patients were recruited in the clinical stu...