The effect of different micro-implant-assisted rapid palatal expanders designed digitally: a three-dimensional finite element analysis
The expansion effect of the 6-micro-implant-type was superior to those of the 4-micro-implant-type. Among the 6-micro-implant-type, the C-type had a wider stress distribution range, the linear-type had higher expansion efficiency and better stability of the micro-implants. In clinical practice, it is necessary to design the expanders individually via a digital approach to enhance the efficacy and safety of the expansion and achieve the treatment goals more precisely.
Authors
- X.J. Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9916-4800)
- Yixin Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3963-4751)
- Mengqi Xu
- Dongxu Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7393-7337)
- Jie Pan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-6404)
- Peiying Lin
- Yusong Zhang
Institutions
- Shandong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-07119-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.79
Funders
- Shandong University
- National Natural Science Foundation of China