Biomechanical and Biomaterial Considerations of Natural Teeth, Tooth Replacements, and Skeletal Fixation
- 1 January 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Biomaterials, Medical Devices, and Artificial Organs
- Vol. 2 (2) , 171-186
- https://doi.org/10.3109/10731197409118961
Abstract
The biomechanics of natural teeth, anklyosed teeth, and various tooth substitute combinations were studied. It was found that the periodontal ligament totally dominates the biomechanics of normal teeth, acting as an effective shear transfer layer and minimizing stress concentrations in the socket wall. It was further found that most tooth replacement concepts severely disturb the biomechanics. One combination, acrylic plus steel, was found to reproduce quite accurately the natural biomechanics. It, therefore, poses promise as a functional tooth replacement.Keywords
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