Table 2 Mean values and standard deviations (SD) of the vertical force component (Fz) for modified aligners (z11 = cut on tooth 11; z12–21 = cut from tooth 12 till 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 | −0.16 | 0.13 |
Erkodur® | None | 5 | 0.03 | 0.19 | ||
IdealClear® | None | 5 | −0.02 | 0.22 | ||
Biolon® | z11 | 5 | 0.19 | 0.59 | ||
Erkodur® | z11 | 5 | 0.11 | 0.17 | ||
IdealClear® | z11 | 5 | 0.10 | 0.35 | ||
Biolon® | z12–21 | 5 | 0.51 | 0.16 | ||
Erkodur® | z12–21 | 5 | 0.32 | 0.25 | ||
IdealClear® | z12–21 | 5 | 0.26 | 0.33 | ||
+0.151 mm vestibular | 1 mm | Biolon® | None | 5 | −2.55 | 0.46 |
Erkodur® | None | 5 | −1.13 | 0.25 | ||
IdealClear® | None | 5 | −1.00 | 0.29 | ||
Biolon® | z11 | 5 | −0.69 | 0.31 | ||
Erkodur® | z11 | 5 | −0.65 | 0.17 | ||
IdealClear® | z11 | 5 | −0.58 | 0.20 | ||
Biolon® | z12–21 | 5 | −0.35 | 0.18 | ||
Erkodur® | z12–21 | 5 | −0.48 | 0.19 | ||
IdealClear® | z12–21 | 5 | −0.37 | 0.33 |