Stomatology ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (1): 60-62.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2024.01.013

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Comments on several basic concepts related to mechanics in orthodontics

WANG Yong1,WANG Lin2()   

  1. Center of Digital Dentistry, Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology & National Center for Stomatology & National Engineering Research Center of Oral Biomaterials and Digital Medical Devices& NHC Key Laboratory of Digital Stomatology, Beijing 100081, China
  • Received:2023-10-10 Online:2024-01-28 Published:2024-01-22

Abstract:

Orthodontics is closely related to mechanics, and some concepts related to force are involved in orthodontics textbooks. The correct understanding of these concepts by orthodontists has important significance for the clinical tooth movement. This article discussesconcepts related to force in orthodontics from the perspective of mechanics, in order to standardize the expression of these academic concepts and facilitate the learning and understanding of dental students as well as interdisciplinary communication.

Key words: orthodontics, mechanics, center of resistance, center of rotation, torque, center of mass, constraints

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