Analysis of stress distribution during movement of the maxillary first molar using the three-dimensional finite element method

Abstract

I analyzed the movement of the human maxillary first molar caused by orthodontic force. A three-dimensional finite element model of the tooth and surrounding alveolar bone was used to perform the linear static finite element analysis. I measured the stress distribution of the alveolar bone to analyze moments in the maxillary first molar. The results showed that the direction of the force on the tooth was different from the direction of movement.