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Table 1 Number of nodes and elements of all components in finite element model

From: The effect of enhanced structure in the posterior segment of clear aligners during anterior retraction: a three-dimensional finite element and experimental model analysis

Component

Element type

Elements

Nodes

Teeth and Attachments

C3D4

161,304

80,751

PDL

C3D6

85,082

43,342

Clear aligner

S3

72,914

73,926

Enhanced structure

S3R

2948

1794

Alveolar bone

C3D4

159,890

79,947