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Table 2 The number of elements and nodes

From: Efficacy of a four-curvature auxiliary arch at preventing maxillary central incisor linguoclination during orthodontic treatment: a finite element analysis

Material

Nodes

Elements

Teeth

63,189

10,406

Cortical bone

34,098

44,075

Cancellous bone

33,577

17,924

Periodontal membrane

65,096

20,433

Bracket

13,435

14,078

Bow wire

1248

553

Micro-implant

15,492

9103

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BMC Oral Health

ISSN: 1472-6831

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