A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Mini-Implant supported K-Loop for Maxillary Molar Distalization

Introduction: The study was conducted to assess the stress and displacement effects of a mini-implant supported k-loop on maxillary dentition for distalization with 3-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis. Materials Methods: A 3D model maxilla all teeth, periodontal ligament, bone, mini-implants, brackets, archwire used in this study. analytic like wire, K-loop, mini-implants developed using reverse engineering technique extracting dimensional details physical parts precision measuring instruments. Results: distobuccal movement first molar second were 0.26864 mm 0.00833 mm, respectively. total 0.25 intrusion seen distal cusp 0.14 extrusion mesial molar. 0.00260 molar, 0.00324 Conclusions: There large amount also negligible tipping premolar.