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Table 2 Material properties

From: Different biomechanical effects of clear aligners in bimaxillary space closure under two strong anchorages: finite element analysis

Material

Young’s modulus, E (Mpa)

Poisson ratio, v

Alveolar bone

1.37*104

0.30

Teeth

1.96*104

0.30

Periodontal ligament

0.69

0.45

Clear aligners

528

0.36

Attachments

1.25*104

0.36

Miniscrew

1.03*105

0.33

Buccal button

2*105

0.30