| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Biological Materials Science
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| Presentation Title |
H-3: Characterization of Dental Tissue Biomechanical Properties Using Atomic Force Microscopy |
| Author(s) |
Hutomo Tanoto, Donggi Ha, Yuxiao Zhou |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hutomo Tanoto |
| Abstract Scope |
During mastication, teeth experience periodic cyclic loading spanning a range of tens to hundreds of newtons. The soft tissue surrounding teeth, known as the Periodontal Ligament (PDL), serves as a remarkable shock absorber between teeth and alveolar bone and effectively redistributes masticatory stresses from tooth roots. Notably, the PDL exhibits a complex and heterogeneous structure, characterized by variations in fiber orientation and composition.
Understanding the mechanical properties of PDL is important for the evaluation of PDL structure, composition, and biomechanical function. Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) provides quantitative structural and mechanical information on the surface of biological material at sub-micrometer resolution.
In this study, the structure and composition of PDL in porcine dental tissue will be explored using AFM under-hydrated state. The results will promote our fundamental understanding of PDL, and contribute to the development of dental materials and implant design. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Characterization, Mechanical Properties |