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Obtained stresses (MPa) in the wire according to the various material properties. Ref, reference; RMGI, resin-modified glass ionomer cement; β-Ti, β-titanium alloy.
| Factor | Material | Wire | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean stress | Stress change | Stress change % | ||
| Adhesive material | Composite resin | 101.3 | Ref | Ref |
| RMGI | 108.1 | +6.8 | +7% | |
| Bracket material | Titanium | 60.8 | Ref | Ref |
| Stainless steel | 69.0 | +8.2 | +14% | |
| Ceramic | 119.3 | +58.5 | +96% | |
| Plastic | 137.3 | +76.5 | +126% | |
| Wire material | β-Ti | 66.8 | Ref | Ref |
| Stainless steel | 170.1 | +103.3 | +155% | |
