Table 2 Retentive force measured on changing pressure loads
From: Effect of traction direction and pressure load on the palatal plate on retentive force
DM | NP | BT | DW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1.0 kg | 3.13 ± 0.12 | 3.15 ± 0.36 | 3.48 ± 0.09 | 2.74 ± 0.19 |
2.5 kg | 4.41 ± 0.20 | 3.98 ± 0.42 | 4.32 ± 0.22 | 3.23 ± 0.27 |
4.0 kg | 5.44 ± 0.06 | 4.23 ± 0.21 | 5.44 ± 0.03 | 4.23 ± 0.07 |
5.5 kg | 5.56 ± 0.31 | 4.68 ± 0.30 | 5.86 ± 0.22 | 4.07 ± 0.31 |