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Table 1 Properties of simulated materials

From: 3D FEM comparison of lingual and labial orthodontics in en masse retraction

 

Young's modulus (N/mm)

Poisson's ratio

Cancellous bone

1370

0.30

Cortical bone

13700

0.26

PDL

0.6668

0.49

Tooth

20000

0.30

Bracket and SS wire

214000

0.30