Stress distribution produced by the correction of the mandibular second molar in lingual crossbite.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution produced in the dentoalveolar system by a mandibular posterior crossbite appliance used for the correction of mandibular second molars in lingual version. A photoelastic model was fabricated using a photoelastic material (PL-3) to simulate alvelolar bone and ivory-colored resin teeth. The model was observed anteriorly and posteriorly with a circular polariscope and photographically recorded before and after activation of mandibular posterior crossbite appliances. An uncontrolled tipping and an extrusive force were generated when the traction force was applied on the buccal surface of the mandibular second molar. A controlled tipping and an intrusive force were generated when the traction force was applied on the lingual surface of the mandibular second molar. We concluded that to escape the extrusion and uncontrolled tipping that creates occlusal interferences associated with the correction of mandibular second molars in lingual version, the lingual traction force is more useful than the buccal traction force.
Yoon
Young-Jooh
YJ
Chosun University, Gwang-Ju, South Korea. rochesteryoon@hanmail.net
Jeong
Won-Jung
WJ
Jang
Sung-Ho
SH
Hwang
Gab-Woon
GW
Kim
Kwang-Won
KW
D001718:Birefringence; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects; D014079:Tooth Eruption, Ectopic / Q000628:therapy*; D014087:Tooth Movement Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014143:Traction