Table 3.
Superelasticity expressed in slope-2 mm and slope-3 mm, respectively. Ranking of superelasticity according to slope-3 mm
| Brand group | Plateau slope 2 mm, N/mm(SD) | Plateau slope 3 mm, N/mm(SD) | Superelasticity ranking (slope-3 mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS | 0.129 (.033) | 0.269 (.037) | 3 |
| DAMON | 0.150 (.023) | 0.230 (.019) | 1* |
| RMO | 0.139 (.043) | 0.294 (.044) | 4 |
| 3M | 0.353 (.218)* | – | – |
| EURO | 0.143 (.025) | 0.356 (.030) | 7* |
| FOR | 0.155 (.034) | 0.308 (.046) | 5 |
| PRO | 0.127 (.024) | 0.257 (.035) | 2 |
| GAC | 0.142 (.024) | 0.312 (.025) | 6 |
| Mean (SD) | 0.167 (.106) | 0.295 (.069) | – |
| P-value | <0.001* | <0.001* | – |
| P-value (without 3M group) | 0.359 | <0.001* | – |
* 95 % significance