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This research aims to evaluate how different placements of dental attachments affect the efficiency of maxillary anterior teeth intrusion in clear aligner therapy.

March 28, 2026Indian Journal of Dental ResearchOpen Access

Optimizing maxillary anterior teeth intrusion in clear aligner therapy: A finite element analysis of attachment efficacy

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CSChandani ShahManav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies PBPuneet BatraSant Parmanand Hospital NVNikhillesh VaiidIllinois College

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Finite element analysis demonstrates improved intrusion efficiency in maxillary anterior teeth through strategic attachment placement.

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This research aims to evaluate how different placements of dental attachments affect the efficiency of maxillary anterior teeth intrusion in clear aligner therapy.
Developed a 3D model based on CBCT scans
Used ANSYS Workbench to mesh the model
Simulated four attachment configurations under vertical forces
Analyzed intrusion displacement and stress distribution in teeth, PDL, and bone
Attachments on both central and lateral incisors yielded the greatest vertical displacement of 0.0091 mm
Posterior-only attachments resulted in minimal tooth movement of 0.0046 mm
Optimal stress transmission was found with anterior attachment placements

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Shah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c771508bbfbc51511e129a https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr_202637s1_abs_35

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