Table 2 Elastic moduli (MPa) for central and lateral incisors
From: Tensile testing of the mechanical behavior of the human periodontal ligament
Load | Tooth | E1 | E2 | Mean ultimate strain É› |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0–1 N | Central incisors | 0.67 ± 0.45 | 2.63 ± 0.51 | 0.083 |
Lateral incisors | 0.33 ± 0.20 | 2.32 ± 1.15 | 0.081 | |
0–3 N | Central incisors | 1.16 ± 0.73 | 4.50 ± 1.01 | 0.103 |
Lateral incisors | 0.52 ± 0.3 | 2.75 ± 1.16 | 0.135 | |
0–5 N | Central incisors | 1.82 ± 1.07 | 5.59 ± 1.23 | 0.11 |
Lateral incisors | 0.81 ± 0.36 | 4.14 ± 1.31 | 0.167 |