From: Stresses in the midpalatal suture in the maxillary protraction therapy: a 3D finite element analysis
Material | Young’s modulus (MPa) | Poisson’s ratios |
---|---|---|
Cortical bone | 13,800 | 0.26 |
Cancellous bone | 345 | 0.31 |
Suture | 0.68 | 0.47 |
Periodontal ligament | 0.68 | 0.49 |
Enamel | 84,100 | 0.20 |
Dentin | 18,600 | 0.31 |
Stainless steel | 200,000 | 0.30 |