Table 1 Mean values, standard deviation (SD) of moments (Nmm) by type of bracket and wire
From: Torque efficiency of square and rectangular archwires into 0.018 and 0.022 in. conventional brackets
Bracket slot height (in.) | Cross-section | Wire (in.) | Moment mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
0.018 | Square | 0.018 × 0.018 | 18.19 (0.30) |
Rectangular | 0.018 × 0.022 | 22.93 (0.68) | |
Rectangular | 0.018 × 0.025 | 30.60 (0.37) | |
0.022 | Square | 0.019 × 0.019 | 10.78 (0.86) |
Rectangular | 0.019 × 0.025 | 15.66 (0.52) | |
Rectangular | 0.019 × 0.026 | 16.51 (0.48) |