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Table 5 Maximum von Mises stress (MPa) for direction of force simulating molar intrusion

From: Stress distribution patterns at mini-implant site during retraction and intrusion—a three-dimensional finite element study

Dimension of mini-implant

Maximum stress in mini-implant

Maximum stress in the cortical bone

Maximum stress in the cancellous bone

Group 1a

21.09

17.85

0.22

Group 1b

29.34

28.92

0.44

Group 2a (Fig. 7)

19.85

14.15

0.22

Group 2b

37.16

24.83

0.40

Group 3a

81.19

75.46

0.12

Group 3b

98.2

51.26

0.70

Group 4a

75.17

47.25

0.14

Group 4b (Fig. 8)

111.27

89.89

0.59