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This research aims to evaluate how different attachment designs influence canine tooth derotation during clear aligner therapy.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Evaluating the impact of attachment designs on canine derotation in clear aligner therapy: a finite element analysis

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This research aims to evaluate how different attachment designs influence canine tooth derotation during clear aligner therapy.
Used finite element analysis to simulate attachment designs
Compared force outputs of VLPPP and VLP designs
Assessed biological stress and tooth movement efficiency
VLPPP generated the highest force but also increased biological stress
VLP with dual surface attachments effectively facilitated tooth movement with reduced stress
Multi-surface force application improves biomechanical control in canine derotation

Abstract

VLPPP generated the highest force output, but also induced the greatest biological stress. In contrast, VLP with dual surface attachments effectively facilitated tooth movement while minimizing biological stress. Multi-surface force application enhances biomechanical control in clear aligner canine derotation.

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Preeti �Kulkarni

Puneet Batra

Nikhillesh Vaiid

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Progress in Orthodontics

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University of Hong Kong

Saveetha University

Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies

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