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Table 1 Quantitative model data for total nodes and elements

From: Comparison of the effects of different rapid maxillary expansion techniques on craniofacial structures: a finite element analysis study

Bonded acrylic cap splint

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Type 4

Type 5

Total of nodes

2,395,650

2,401,055

2,381,330

2,387,827

2,416,384

Total of elements

9,760,522

9,784,835

9,701,495

9,724,571

9,841,951

Hybrid expander

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Type 4

Type 5

Total of nodes

2,374,011

2,379,567

2,359,039

2,366,232

2,394,742

Total of elements

9,669,553

9,694,548

9,607,910

9,633,681

9,750,645

Bone-borne expander

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Type 4

Type 5

Total of nodes

2,377,548

2,383,564

2,500,388

2,369,403

2,398,455

Total of elements

9,684,127

9,711,880

10,524,037

9,645,097

9,767,124