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Table 1 Material properties

From: Effects of different patterns of movement for correcting a deep curve of Spee with clear aligners on the anterior teeth: a finite element analysis

Component

Young’s Modulus (MPa)

Poisson’s Ratio

Cortical bone

13,700

0.26

Spongy bone

1370

0.3

Teeth

19,600

0.3

Periodontium

0.69

0.49

Aligner

528

0.36

Attachment

12,500

0.36

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BMC Oral Health

ISSN: 1472-6831

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