Viscoelastic properties of human periodontal ligament: Effects of the loading frequency and location.

CONCLUSIONS:: Human PDL is viscoelastic through the range of frequencies tested: 0.5-10 Hz. The viscoelastic relationship changed with respect to frequency, tooth position, and root level.
PMID: 30605020 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The Angle Orthodontist - January 2, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Wu B, Zhao S, Shi H, Lu R, Yan B, Ma S, Markert B Tags: Angle Orthod Source Type: research