Development and Validation of 3D Finite Element Models for Prediction of Orthodontic Tooth Movement

Table 1

Mechanical properties of the materials.

Tissue	Material	Young’s modulus (N/mm^2)	Poisson’s ratio
Maxilla	Cortical bone	13,800	0.26
	Cancellous bone	345	0.31
Lateral incisor	Tooth	20,000	0.15
Canine
Second premolar
Periodontal ligament	Periodontal ligament	0.68	0.49
Bracket	Stainless steel	210,000	0.30
Main archwire