Finite Element Method in Orthodontics Raj Jeenu1,*, Tajir T. Faisal2, Kannan M.S.3 1Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 2Professor, Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 3Professor and Head of the Department Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research *Corresponding Author: Dr. Jeenu Raj, Post Graduate Student, Department of Orthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute Of Higher Education and Research, Ph. No.: 8056226257 e-mail: bhjeenu@gmail.com
Online published on 31 March, 2020. Abstract Finite element analysis, an engineering method for analysing stress and strain has created a niche in the field of orthodontics because of its ability to deliver detailed and precise information regarding stress on load application. It divides the object of study into a finite number of elements and the connected by a meshwork and equations are developed for each elements thereby making each element an individual object of study. Several studies have been conducted using the finite element method and there is a lot of scope for this experimental method to be used in future as well. Top Keywords Finite element analysis; mesh; software. Top |