Stress distribution in lower second molar mesialization using miniimplants: a pilot study using 3D finite element analysis

Authors

  • João Maurício Ferraz da Silva Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Materiais Odontológicos e Prótese. São José dos Campos, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6372-6333
  • Juliana da Costa Lisboa Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Materiais Odontológicos e Prótese. São José dos Campos, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7962-665X
  • Fernanda Zapater Pierre Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Materiais Odontológicos e Prótese. São José dos Campos, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7636-6832
  • Rodrigo Máximo de Araújo Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia, Departamento de Materiais Odontológicos e Prótese. São José dos Campos, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9084-0585
  • Cleidiel Aparecido Araújo Lemos Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Odontology Department. Governador Valadares, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8273-489X
  • Ronaldo Silva Cruz Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Dentistry Science Program on the Dental Materials and Prosthodontics Department of the Dentistry School. Araçatuba, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3214-2479
  • Fellippo Ramos Verri Universidade Estadual Paulista “Júlio de Mesquita Filho”, Dental Materials and Prosthodontics Department of the Dentistry School. Araçatuba, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5688-1669

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4322/bds.2023.e3485

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the stress distribution in a 3D model that simulates second molar mesialization using two
different types of mini-implants. Material and Methods: a mandible bone model was obtained by recomposing
a computed tomography performed by a software program. The cortical and trabecular bone, a lower second
molar, periodontal ligament, orthodontic tube, resin cement and the mini-implants were designed and modeled
using the Rhinoceros 4.0 software program. The characteristics of self-drilling orthodontic mini-implants were:
one with 7 mm length, 1 mm transmucosal neck section and 1.6 mm diameter and another with 5 mm length
and 1.5 mm diameter. A total of 235.161 and 224.505 elements were used for the mesh. These models were
inserted into the bone block and then subjected to loads of 200 cN (centinewton). The results were calculated
and analyzed by the Ansys 17.0 software program for qualitative verification through displacement and maximum
principal stress maps. Results: it was possible to observe that the periodontal ligament presented low displacement
and stress values. However, the physiological values presented are among those capable to provide orthodontic
movement, with compression and tensile area visualization staggered between 0.1 and -0.1 MPa (megapascal).
Conclusion: within the limitations of the study, the mini-implants tested showed similar results where the
load on the tooth allowed dental displacement (molar mesialization), with a tendency to rotate it, theoretically
allowing the second molar to take the location of the first molar.


KEYWORDS
Finite element analysis; Orthodontic anchorage procedures; Fixed orthodontic appliances; Mini dental implants;
Tooth dislocation.

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Published

2023-01-01

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 1 (2023): Jan - Mar / 2023 - Published Jan 2023

Section

Clinical or Laboratorial Research

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