Finite element analysis of clear aligner with overhanging attachments and extended gingival coverage for interdental space closure
Overhanging attachment combined with partial gingival extension of CA trimline significantly enhanced the orthodontic force for premolar extraction cases involving space closure between canines and molars, as a more efficient and feasible design for canine bodily movement.
Authors
- Dan Lin
- Guojin Zeng
Institutions
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (US)
- Xuzhou Medical College (CN)
- Shanghai Stomatological Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2025.1636262
- Primary Topic
- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality