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Biomechanics
DR. HUSSAIN ALSHATTI
Contents
Introduction
Principles of Biomechanics
◦ One-Couple System
◦ Two Couple System
◦ Levelling and Aligning
Introduction
What is Mechanics?
What is Biomechanics?
What is Biomechanics?
What is Biomechanics?
The study of mechanics (forces) as it affects a biologic system (i.e. teeth and periodontium)
Knowledge of mechanical principles and governing forces – necessary for the control of
orthodontic treatment.