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Finite Element Analysis Applied to Dentoalveolar Trauma: Methodology Description

Table 1

Physical-mechanical properties of the elements comprising the dentoalveolar articulation.
 Young’s modulusDensityPoisson’s
(GPa)(g/cm3)ratio
Enamel77.903.000.33
Dentin16.62.200.31
Pulp0.006891.000.45
Periodontal ligament0.051.100.45
Alveolar bone3.501.400.33
Cortical bone10.001.400.26
Cancellous bone0.501.400.38