Forces and moments generated by removable thermoplastic aligners: incisor torque, premolar derotation, and molar distalization.

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The exact force systems as well as their progressions generated by removable thermoplastic appliances have not been investigated. Thus, the purposes of this experimental study were to quantify the forces and moments delivered by a single aligner and a series of aligners (Invisalign; Align Technology, Santa Clara, Calif) and to investigate the influence of attachments and power ridges on the force transfer.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop

Title: American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics : official publication of the American Association of Orthodontists, its constituent societies, and the American Board of Orthodontics

Publisher: Elsevier BV

ISSN (Electronic): 1097-6752

ISSN (Print): 0889-5406

Publication date (Electronic): Jun 2014

Volume: 145

Issue: 6

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[1 ] Orthodontist, Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany; doctoral candidate, Department of Oral Technology, School of Dentistry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany. Electronic address: mareike.simon@uniklinik-freiburg.de.

[2 ] Senior scientist, Department of Oral Technology, School of Dentistry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.

[3 ] Private practice, Cologne, Germany.

[4 ] Professor and head of clinic, Department of Orthodontics, University Hospital of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.

[5 ] Professor and head, Orthodontics Department, School of Dentistry, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany.

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Publisher Item ID: S0889-5406(14)00309-6

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2014.03.015

PubMed ID: 24880843

SO-VID: aa276890-a434-491e-8686-846321637f2f

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