Table 3.
Obtained stresses (MPa) in the bracket and wire according to the various material properties. Ref, reference; RMGI, resin-modified glass ionomer cement; β-Ti, β-titanium alloy.
| Factor | Material | Bracket | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean stress | Stress change | Stress change % | ||
| Adhesive material | Composite resin | 27.3 | Ref | Ref |
| RMGI | 29.4 | +2.1 | +8% | |
| Bracket material | Ceramic | 14.7 | Ref | Ref |
| Plastic | 25.0 | +10.3 | +70% | |
| Stainless steel | 30.6 | +15.9 | +108% | |
| Titanium | 36.5 | +21.8 | +148% | |
| Wire material | β-Ti | 18.2 | Ref | Ref |
| Stainless steel | 45.9 | +27.7 | +152% | |