A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary TeethBill Luu 1, Edward Anthony Cronauer 2, Vaibhav Gandhi 1, Jonathan Kaplan 3, David M. Pierce 3,4, Madhur Upadhyay 1
1Division of Orthodontics, University of Connecticut Health, 2Private Practice, Miami, FL, 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 4Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Connecticut
This study outlines the necessary tools for utilizing low-dose three-dimensional cone beam-based patient images of the maxilla and maxillary teeth to obtain finite element models. These patient models are then used to accurately locate the CRES of all the maxillary teeth.
