Title :
Measurement of orthodontic forces using polymer PCF
Author :
Milczewski, Maura S. ; Martelli, Cicero ; Canning, John ; Stevenson, Michael ; Simões, Jose ; Kalinowski, Hypolito
Author_Institution :
Nat. Innovation Centre, Univ. of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
Abstract :
Polymer PCF is used as a force transducer to measure orthodontic forces. The forces observed correspond to those necessary for tooth movement. It is a promising technique that can be applied in vivo.
Keywords :
dentistry; fibre optic sensors; force measurement; photonic crystals; polymer fibres; transducers; force transducer; orthodontic force measurement; polymer photonic crystal fibres; tooth movement; Australia; Biomedical measurements; Force measurement; Home appliances; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Page description languages; Polymers; Teeth; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Internet, 2007 and the 2007 32nd Australian Conference on Optical Fibre Technology. COIN-ACOFT 2007. Joint International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Melbourne, VIC
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-3-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9775657-3-3
DOI :
10.1109/COINACOFT.2007.4519192
