A comparative evaluation of the displacement and stress distribution of Kilroy spring, ballista spring and temporary anchorage devices during traction of palatally impacted canine using a 3 dimensional finite element analysis

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Author Details : Bhumika Maikhuri, Sanghamitra Jena*, Nivedita Sahoo, Bhagabati Prasad Dash, Biswaroop Mohanty

Volume : 8, Issue : 4, Year : 2024

Article Page : 415-421

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jco.2024.063

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Abstract

The above study comprises a comparative evaluation of the displacement and stress distribution of Kilroy spring, Ballista spring and Temporary anchorage devices during traction of palatally impacted canine using a 3 dimensional finite element analysis. Palatally impacted canine is a common phenomenon occuring in around 8% of individuals. The Finite Element Analysis/Finite Element method (FEA/FEM) is the most intricate and dependable study that significantly revolutionized the world of dentistry and biomechanical research. Stresses and displacements can be precisely located using this type of numerical analysis. The orthodontist can better comprehend the physiological reactions that take place within the dentoalveolar complex because of the quantitative information it gives them. A Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)scan of the maxilla was obtained from a patient who reported to the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics after he satisfied the inclusion and exclusion criterion. Finite element 3-D models of Kilroy spring, Ballista spring, Cantilever spring, miniscrew, lingual button, 0.022-inch-slot brackets, 0.019x0.025-inch SS archwire, stainless steel bands with molar tubes were constructed using a three-dimensional computer-aided design program (SolidWorks 2017; Solid Works K.K., Tokyo, Japan). All these components were imported and individually assembled in the ANSYS Software (Version 2021 R2, ANSYS, Canonsburg, Pa) and stress analysis was carried out. On the basis of this study following conclusion were drawn: The maximum amount of impacted canine displacement, with initial simulation, wasobserved with Kilroy spring followed by Ballista spring and miniscrew assisted Cantilever spring and the maximum amount of displacement of adjacent teeth i.e. lateral incisor and 1st premolar is observed with Ballista spring followed by kilroy spring and miniscrew assisted Cantilever spring. Furthurmore stress concentration on the canine is highest in case of ballista spring followed by Kilroy spring and miniscrew assisted Cantilever spring. Over all, miniscrew assisted Cantilever spring can be an efficient treatment option for traction of a palatally impacted canine.

Keywords: Ballista spring, Finite element analysis, TADS, Impacted canine

How to cite : Maikhuri B, Jena S, Sahoo N, Dash B P, Mohanty B, A comparative evaluation of the displacement and stress distribution of Kilroy spring, ballista spring and temporary anchorage devices during traction of palatally impacted canine using a 3 dimensional finite element analysis. J Contemp Orthod 2024;8(4):415-421

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