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Table 3 Young's moduli and Poisson's ratios of structures

From: Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the effect of alveolar cleft bone graft on the maxillofacial biomechanical stabilities of unilateral complete cleft lip and palate

Structures

Young's modulus(MPa)

Poisson’s ratio

Craniomaxillofacial bones

13,700

0.3

Grafted bone in the cleft

7900

0.3

Teeth

20,000

0.3

Periodontal ligaments

0.49

0.49

Bone sutures

7

0.4

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