title: Biomechanics of orthodontic correction of dental asymmetries.
abstract: Correction of dental asymmetries requires special attention in orthodontic treatment. Several types of asymmetries are described, along with the biomechanics needed for correction. Treatment with different appliance designs that correct these asymmetries with the lowest level of negative contribution from side effects will be compared with conventional treatment.
authors.affiliation: University of Connecticut, Farmington, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: van Steenbergen
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nanda
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods*