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Table 2 Number of nodes and elements of the components of the finite element model

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

Elements

Nodes

Cortical bone

21,036

41,723

Spongy bone

30,378

50,058

Aligner

17,659

34,514

Bone

51,414

80,515