@inproceedings{9e2237a5978642c2a43931e8d9e60a7e,
title = "Biomechanical evaluation of an orthodontic mini-implant with plastic removal cap: An in-vitro experimental testing",
abstract = "This study evaluates the biomechanical interactions of a mini-implant using a plastic revolving cap (PRC) with translation/rotation features for optional orthodontic traction. An orthodontic mini-implant and the PRC consisting of a hexagon connection onto mini-implant with 60 degree switching unit and an extended arm to provide orthodontic wire tied at different positions. The PRC removal force was measured by pull-out testing. The PRC removal force remained larger than three times the finger pulling force (9.3N) after 5 repeated removal tests. The results for the PRC resistant testing showed that the PRC rotational resistant force (20.31±0.83N) is larger than the maximum traction force (about 4.9N) for orthodontic treatment. The mini-implant used with PRC can provide translation and rotation features to change the angles and directions of orthodontic tractions for most effective anchorage preparation under safety consideration.",
keywords = "mini-implant, orthodontic, plastic revolving cap",
author = "Lin, \{Yang Sung\} and Chun-Li Lin and Chang, \{Wen Jen\} and Chang, \{Yen Hsiang\} and Yu, \{Jian Hong\} and Chang, \{Yau Zen\}",
year = "2013",
doi = "10.1109/EMBC.2013.6610217",
language = "英语",
isbn = "9781457702167",
series = "Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS",
pages = "3183--3185",
booktitle = "2013 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2013",
note = "2013 35th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2013 ; Conference date: 03-07-2013 Through 07-07-2013",
}