Stress distribution analysis caused by different intrusion arches on lower incisors in photoelastic model / Análise da distribuição de tensões, em modelo fotoelástico, decorrente de diferentes arcos de intrusão de incisivos inferiores

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2008

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In the present study, the distribution of stresses caused by intrusion arches on lower incisors, in the anterior region of photoelastic model, was analyzed. The stresses were compared among the different arches. Additionally, stresses were also compared among the root thirds, as well as among the incisors for each arch type. The photoelastic model was constructed simulating the extrusion of incisors. Sixty intrusion arches were made up, corresponding to fifteen of each type: Burstone continuous arches, Ricketts utility arches, anchorage bend arches used in Begg mechanics and reverse Spee curved arches used in Tweed mechanics. Activation force was measured at 50gf in the midline. The photoelastic model was observed under circular polariscope, in dark-field configuration, and photographed. Frontal photographs were analyzed, and fringe order in each region was recorded. Method repeatability was identified by kappa analysis. A comparison among stresses was carried out using Kruskall-Wallis test and complemented by the Dunn test. Results obtained led to the conclusion that in the apical region, the major stress magnitudes were generated by the Ricketts utility arch, followed by the Burstone continuous arch. In mid-region, the major stress magnitudes were generated by Ricketts utility arch, followed by the Burstone continuous arch, anchorage bend arch, and arch wire with a reverse curve of Spee. In the cervical region, the major stress magnitudes stemmed from Ricketts utility arch, followed by arch with reverse curve of Spee and the anchorage bend arch. The Burstone continuous arches presented the least stresses in the cervical region. On comparing fringe orders among root thirds, of each tooth, in all arches analyzed, major magnitudes of stresses were observed in the cervical regions. On comparing fringe orders among teeth, in each root third, the major magnitudes of stresses were observed in lateral incisors in Burstone continuous arches. However, in both Ricketts utility arches and anchorage bend arches the major stresses magnitudes were observed in central incisors. In arch with a reverse curve of Spee the major magnitudes of stresses were identified in left incisors. Consequently the results in the present study allowed a visualization and understanding of the effects of the diverse intrusion arches. However, such results should be observed with caution, requiring further study to confirm method reproducibility as well as results.

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metallic alloys orthodontic movement photoelasticity ligas metálicas orthodontics intrusão fotoelasticidade intrusion biomechanics ortodontia root reabsorption orhodontic wires biomecânica distribuição de forças fios ortodônticos reabsorção radicular movimento ortodôntico distribution of forces

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