Table 1 Retentive force measured on changing the direction of traction
From: Effect of traction direction and pressure load on the palatal plate on retentive force
DM | NP | BT | DW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
45° | 4.20 ± 0.32 | 3.95 ± 0.04 | 5.37 ± 0.24 | 3.80 ± 0.40 |
60° | 4.28 ± 0.37 | 3.90 ± 0.05 | 5.53 ± 0.23 | 4.03 ± 0.14 |
90° | 4.79 ± 0.38 | 3.91 ± 0.31 | 5.92 ± 0.47 | 3.75 ± 0.14 |