Table 2.
Results of 3-point bending tests
| Measured variables | MD between posterior-anterior (N) | 95% CI | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mm activation | 0.73 | (0.67, 0.79)* | < 0.001 |
| 2 mm activation | 0.80 | (0.77, 0.84)* | < 0.001 |
| 3 mm activation | |||
| New wires | 1.78 | (1.69, 1.86)* | < 0.001 |
| Retrieved wires | 1.19 | (0.99, 1.40)* | < 0.001 |
| 3.1 mm activation | |||
| New wires | 1.87 | (1.78, 1.96)* | < 0.001 |
| Retrieved wires | 1.32 | (1.11, 1.53)* | < 0.001 |
| Bending modulus | |||
| New wires | 2.17 | (0.95, 3.38)* | < 0.001 |
| Retrieved wires | 4.17 | (1.23, 3.66)* | 0.023 |
Mean difference (MD) in Newton and 95% confidence interval (CI) of measurements between posterior and anterior sections (defined as the measurement on the posterior section minus the measurement on the anterior).
*Statistically significant at 0.05 level.