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In Vitro Strength of the Human Periodontal Ligament

H. F. Atkinson, William J. Ralph

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The tensile properties of the human periodontal ligament were studied by direct loading and compression experiments. It was found that the ligament behaved in an elastic manner up to an elastic limit after which rupture occurred. The values obtained for the tensile strength of the ligament are in general agreement with those of other workers for similar tissues.

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Key concepts: Periodontal fiber, Ligament, Ultimate tensile strength, Materials science, Compression (physics), Composite material, Anatomy, Dentistry