Jacques Faure

The book on orthodontic biomechanics first explains how an applied system of forces will modify the statistics of a tooth or a group of joined teeth, and will thus initiate movement by triggering bone remodeling.

Based on the equilibrium equations and known results of beam mechanics, the author determines the actions exerted by a spring fixed at its two ends: this applies to arch elements joining two consecutive brackets but also to classic brackets such as the quad'helix.