Table 1 Materials used in this study with their mechanical properties
Material | Manufacturer | Elastic modulus (MPa) | Poisson's ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
Stainless steel | Victory Series, 3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA. Lot no. 017-663 | 210,000 | 0.3 |
Ceramic | Clarity, 3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA. Lot no. 1564700 | 380,000 | 0.29 |
Titanium | Orthos, Ormco, Glendora, CA, USA. Lot no. 011109087 | 110,000 | 0.3 |
Transbond XT | 3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA. Lot no. 6XA/6EB | 5,000 | 0.3 |
Enamel | - | 84,000 | 0.3 |