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Table 2 Mean values and standard deviations (SD) for miniscrew displacement at a force of 20 N, divided by miniscrew’s type and angulation of force applied

From: Comparative evaluation of insertion torque and mechanical stability for self-tapping and self-drilling orthodontic miniscrews – an in vitro study

 

Self-drilling

Self-tapping

90°

45°

90°

45°

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Mean

SD

Displacement (mm)

0.30

0.04

0.36

0.04

0.35

0.09

0.40

0.08