A Novel Rat Model of Orthodontic Tooth Movement Using Temporary Skeletal Anchorage Devices: 3D Finite Element Analysis and In Vivo Validation
Figure 1
Computer modeling of TSAD placement into the rat maxilla 3D model of hemimaxillae in (a) sagittal view and (b). Transverse view (c). 3D model of the hemimaxillae showing the direction of force applied during FE analysis (d), (e). Fine mesh of the TSAD and the surrounding maxillary bone.
