Queries regarding clinical finite element analysis of mandibular displacement model treated with Twin-block appliance

We read and discussed with great interest the manuscript by Zhang et al (Zhang Y, Zheng X, Zhang Q, He Z, Huang W, Yan X, et al. Clinical finite element analysis of mandibular displacement model treated with Twin-block appliance. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2023;164:p395–405) published in the September 2023 issue. Clinical finite element analysis of mandibular displacement model treated with Twin-block applianceAmerican Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsVol. 164Issue 3PreviewThe mechanical distribution of the mandible is an important factor that affects functional orthosis during Twin-block (TB) appliance correction. Changes in the mandible before and after TB appliance correction are also key factors in maintaining the therapeutic effect. Finite element analysis, a powerful numerical, analytical tool, is widely used to predict the stress and strain distribution of the craniofacial bone that orthodontics generates. Full-Text PDF Authors’ responseAmerican Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial OrthopedicsVol. 164Issue 4PreviewThank you for your comments and suggestion concerning our manuscript. The comments and suggestions are valuable and helpful for revising and improving our paper and the important guiding significance of our research. We have carefully studied these comments and responded, hoping for your approval. We have replied below to your 9 comments and/or questions. Full-Text PDF