DocumentCode
3432511
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
fYear
2007
fDate
24-27 June 2007
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
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
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/COINACOFT.2007.4519192
Filename
4519192
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