Orthodontic Forces and Moments: Mathematical Basics

Authors

  • Saksham Madhok Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Center, Gwalior, M.P. India
  • Amit Kalra Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Center, Gwalior, M.P. India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjod.v6i2.1046

Abstract

Although clinicians have started using very refined and stabilized fixed orthodontic appliances.  The physical concepts that form the foundation of orthodontic mechanics are the key in understanding how orthodontic appliances work. The principles are not unique to orthodontics but are basic to the science of static mechanics. Biomechanics is the stud y of mechanics as it affects the biologic systems. It is the application of mechanics to the tooth movements due to orthodontic forces. Orthodontics is intimately concerned with the bewildering array of forces which continuously play on the teeth and bones from the earliest stages of orthodontic treatment. This article will help an orthodontist to understand the facts of force vectors and the combinations when two or more simultaneous forces are applied.

 

Keywords: Orthodontics, orthodontic mechanics and appliances, biomechanics, forces and moments, dentofacial complex, periodontium

Cite this Article

Kalra Amit, Madhok Saksham, Orthodontic Forces and Moments: Mathematical Basics, Research and Reviews: Journal of Dentistry. 2015; 6(2): 7–14p.

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Published

2019-03-28

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Vol. 6 No. 2 (2015)

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Review Article

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