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Maximum shear strain (in microstrain) during molar loading in the ex vivo experimental trials and FEA, as measured at four gage sites.
| Premaxilla | Dorsal rostrum | Anterior zygomatic | Palate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molar trial 1 | 51 | 269 | 155 | 471 |
| Molar trial 2 | 45 | 248 | 130 | 452 |
| Molar trial 3 | 41 | 269 | 132 | 448 |
| Molar trial 4 | 40 | 269 | 124 | 440 |
| Ex vivo mean (s.d.) | 44.25 (4.99) | 263.75 (10.50) | 135.25 (13.60) | 452.75 (13.15) |
| FEA | 39 | 469 | 79 | 168 |
