Table 2.
Properties assigned to the alveolar bone, tooth, PDL, bracket and wire
| Young’s modulus (MPa) | Poisson’s ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Alveolar bone | 137,000 | 0.30 |
| Tooth | 203,000 | 0.30 |
| PDL | 50.0 | 0.49 |
| Bracket | 97,200 | 0.33 |
| Wire (stainless steel) | 206,000 | 0.30 |
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