3902 Deformation Analysis of Periodontal Tissues by Digital Image Correlation Method

Abstract

This study aims at clarifying dental occlusion functions of periodontium. Then, digital image correlation method was applied to observe the deformation of the periodontium. The periodontium consists of a molar, periodontal ligament, and alveolar bone. The experimental result showed that the periodontal ligament played an important role in the dental occlusion functions.