[Stress analysis of separators with different specifications].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the shape and structure of different separators affecting the mechanical behavior.


METHODS
The stress of different separators was analyzed by ANSYS software. Various separators were meshed into one-dimensional solid elements and the material character parameters were inputted. The loads were added gradually.


RESULTS
The stress was related to the arm of force and the point of force application.


CONCLUSIONS
The force applied can be controlled by selecting different separators.
Chen
Wen-jing
WJ
Department of Orthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing 210029, China.
Wu
Wei-bing
WB
Zheng
Shi-zhong
SZ
Lin
Ping-hua
PH
Shi
Dong-sheng
DS
Dong
Yin-sheng
YS
D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical