Table 1 Means and standard deviations (SD) of the horizontal force component (Fx) for modified aligners (z11 = cut on tooth 11; z12–21 = cut from tooth 12 to 21) and uncut (none) aligners during palatal and vestibular tipping (± 0.151 mm deflection distance) for all three materials used
Tipping range | Material thickness | Material | Cut | N | Mean (N) | SD (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
−0.151 mm palatal | 1 mm | Biolon® | None | 5 | 4.03 | 0.36 |
Erkodur® | None | 5 | 2.56 | 0.57 | ||
IdealClear® | None | 5 | 2.91 | 0.42 | ||
Biolon® | z11 | 5 | 3.0 | 0.40 | ||
Erkodur® | z11 | 5 | 1.94 | 0.48 | ||
IdealClear® | z11 | 5 | 2.28 | 0.20 | ||
Biolon® | z12–21 | 5 | 1.70 | 0.12 | ||
Erkodur® | z12–21 | 5 | 1.49 | 0.25 | ||
IdealClear® | z12–21 | 5 | 1.48 | 0.59 | ||
+0.151 mm vestibular | 1 mm | Biolon® | None | 5 | 5.41 | 0.74 |
Erkodur® | None | 5 | 3.11 | 0.23 | ||
IdealClear® | None | 5 | 3.05 | 0.80 | ||
Biolon® | z11 | 5 | 4.07 | 0.26 | ||
Erkodur® | z11 | 5 | 2.47 | 0.74 | ||
IdealClear® | z11 | 5 | 2.78 | 0.55 | ||
Biolon® | z12–21 | 5 | 2.09 | 0.40 | ||
Erkodur® | z12–21 | 5 | 1.75 | 0.33 | ||
IdealClear® | z12–21 | 5 | 1.72 | 0.89 |