Forces and moments on a maxillary lateral incisor using 3D-printed aligners with pressure points: an in vitro study
Pressure points in 3D-printed aligners create rotational moments on maxillary lateral incisors without the need for attachments. These findings highlight the clinical potential of direct-printed aligners to deliver customized biomechanics for improved predictability.
Authors
- Samar M. Adel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1431-8947)
- Gabriel Miranda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8642-4151)
- Julie F McCray
- Michael M. Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7912-1785)
- Ki Beom Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4364-3527)
- Kevin J Jahng
Institutions
- Saint Louis University (ES)
- Saint Louis University (US)
- Alexandria University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Orthodontics
- Published
- 2025-06-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ejo/cjaf061
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68