Andrea Wichelhaus

Prof. Dr. Andrea Wichelhaus is a full professor and head of the Department of Orthodontics at the LMU University Hospital Munich. She holds a medical dentistry degree from the Universities of Cologne and Heidelberg (1985), a PhD (1987), and completed habilitation at the University of Ulm (1996). Her career includes roles as deputy director of the Department of Orthodontics at Ulm University (1990–1999) and professorships at the Universities of Basel (2008) and Munich (2008–present). She conducted research at Harvard University (1996).

Research focuses on biomechanics, mechanobiology, and orthodontic materials. Key areas include orthodontic appliance design, force/moment analysis, and material testing. Awards include the 1995 Walter-Engel-Preis and the German Society of Orthodontics' best publication award.

Publications span over 30 years, emphasizing clinical and biomechanical studies. Recent work explores NiTi alloys, CAD/CAM retainers, 3D-printed bonding trays, and robotic simulation systems (ROSS/HOSEA). Her textbook Kieferorthopädie - Therapie (2024) outlines advanced treatment concepts.

Her team conducts interdisciplinary studies involving finite element analysis, in vitro testing, and clinical trials. Collaborations include biomechanical engineering and material science groups.