title: [Finite element analysis of periodontal tissue stress distribution of labial inverted impacted maxillary central incisor].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study aims to do the following: construct a three-dimensional finite element model of an labial inverted impacted maxillary central incisor and its supporting tissues, analyze stress distribution in the periodontal tissue when various tractions are exerted, and provide references for treating impacted maxillary central incisor.
  
  
  METHODS
  A three-dimensional finite element model oflabial inverted impacted maxillary central incisor and its periodontal tissues was established using Mimics 10.01 and Ansys 14.0 software based on original cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) data. Various traction values (20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 g) were exerted on the incisal margin in the direction perpendicular to the impacted tooth. Different Von Mises stress values were determined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Stress distribution on the periodontal ligament increased with traction size. When 30 g traction was exerted on the labial inverted impacted maxillary central incisor, the Von Mises stress was 24 919.0 Pa, which was within the range of the optimum force and close to its maximum value.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The optimum traction for early orthodontic treatment of labial inverted impacted maxillary central incisor is nearly 30 g.
authors: Hui
authors: H
authors: Jifang
authors: Zhang
authors: Z
authors: Han
authors: Qu
authors: Q
authors: Xiaodong
authors: Yan
authors: Y
authors: Weijun
authors: Shao
authors: S
authors: Ping
mesh_terms: D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D007180:Incisor; D008046:Lip; D008437:Maxilla; D010513:Periodontal Ligament; D014095:Tooth, Impacted