Research Article

Biomechanical Effect of Orthodontic Treatment of Canine Retraction by Using Metallic Orthodontic Mini-Implant (OMI) Covered with Various Angles of Revolving Cap

Table 2

Material properties used in the FE model. [1013].

MaterialYoung’s modulus (MPa)Poisson’s ratio

Tooth0.30
PDL (bilinear)
0.30
Cancellous bone4600.30
Cortical bone0.30
Bracket and tube0.30
OMI (stainless steel)0.30
Revolving cap (polycarbonate)0.38