Effect of multiple hook heights and positions during en masse maxillary distalization using infrazygomatic crest miniscrew– single and double points of force application: a finite element analysis study
Hook height and position variations are crucial in the resultant displacement pattern. Accordingly, different force systems should be tailored individually based on the patient's initial malocclusion.
Authors
- Wessam Marzouk
- Hassan Kassem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4959-7904)
- Hanan Ismail
- M.E. Fares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1317-9479)
- Yasser Abuouf
Institutions
- Pharos University in Alexandria (EG)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-05-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06138-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68
Funders
- Science and Technology Development Fund
- Alexandria University