Title :
A Device for Determining the Mechanical Behavior of Orthodontic Appliances
Author :
Solonche, David J. ; Burstone, Charles J. ; Vanderby, Ray, Jr.
Author_Institution :
Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Connecticut Health Center
Abstract :
A device for measuring uniplanar force systems from orthodontic appliances is described. The device can be used to rapidly determine forces and moments from appliances which are statically indeterminate.
Keywords :
Analytical models; Dentistry; Force measurement; Home appliances; Monitoring; Springs; Switches; Testing; Torque; Transducers; Electronics; Orthodontic Appliances; Physics; Transducers;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1977.326167
