Distalization of the mandibular first molar with clear aligners: a 3D finite element study
Without additional anchorage, the distal displacement of the first molar is concomitant with the opposite movement of other teeth in the dentition. With distal movement of the first molar's initial position, the movement efficiency of the mandibular first molar increased. Therefore, increased step distance in precedence can be designed to enhance the overall movement efficiency.
Authors
- Fujia Kang
- Yifei Xu
- Xinyan Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1970-031X)
- Yibao Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4847-5430)
- Jiamin Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2053-6876)
- Dongning Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2893-1432)
- Zhen Lü (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9596-0148)
- Kun Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4532-2583)
- Menghong Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6933-0129)
Institutions
- Stomatology Hospital (CN)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1665588
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00