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Table 5 Mean and standard deviation values (in mm) in leveled and unleveled bracket scenarios for plastic deformation

From: Comparison of mechanical properties of beta-titanium wires between leveled and unleveled brackets: an in vitro study

Commercial brand

Plastic deformation (mm)

Mean

SD

Leveled

GAC

0.53*

0.00

Morelli

0.97*

0.00

Organizers

0.53*

0.00

Ormco

0.50*

0.02

Orthometric (beta Flexy)

0.98*

0.02

Orthometric (Flexy Multi)

0.55

0.08

Unleveled

GAC

0.43*

0.02

Morelli

0.90*

0.00

Organizers

0.46*

0.00

Ormco

0.36*

0.02

Orthometric (beta Flexy)

0.92*

0.03

Orthometric (Flexy Multi)

0.53

0.12

  1. *Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) for the same wire.