Smart Bracket for Multi-dimensional Force and Moment Measurement

Abstract

Atraumatic, well-directed, and efficient tooth movement is interrelated with the therapeutic application of adequately dimensioned forces and moments in all three dimensions. The lack of appropriate monitoring tools inspired the development of an orthodontic bracket with an integrated microelectronic chip equipped with multiple piezoresistive stress sensors. Such a ‘smart bracket’ was constructed (scale of 2.5:1) and calibrated. To evaluate how accurately the integrated sensor system allowed for the quantitative determination of three-dimensional force-moment systems externally applied to the bracket, we exerted 396 different force-moment combinations with dimensions within usual therapeutic ranges (± 1.5 N and ± 15 Nmm). Comparison between the externally applied force-moment components and those reconstructed on the basis of the stress sensor signals revealed very good agreement, with standard deviations in the differences of 0.037 N and 0.985 Nmm, respectively. We conclude that our methodological approach is generally suitable for monitoring the relatively low forces and moments exerted on individual teeth with fixed orthodontic appliances.

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