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Table 4 The types of canine movements correspond to the M/F ratios

From: Analysis of the influences of bracket and force system in different directions on the moment to force ratio by finite element method

 

M/F ratio

Buccal-lingual direction

Distal-mesial direction

With bracket

Without bracket

With bracket

Without bracket

Uncontrolled tipping

0 ~ 5.6

0 ~ 6.8

0 ~ 4.2

0 ~ 4.9

Controlled tipping

6.2

7.3

5.2

5.8

Translational

10.6

11.5

9.6

10.2