Numerical analyses of biomechanical behavior of various orthodontic anchorage implants.

Objective: The quality and quantity of the alveolar process are considered important influential factors affecting the anchorage effectiveness of orthodontic mini-implants. The objective of this study was to establish the effect of various material parameters in regard to various implant types, sizes, and load directions using the finite element method (FEM).

Materials And Methods: FE models of the following 16 implants by six different manufacturers were made in idealized jaw bone segments with the program system MSC.