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Table 1 Properties of TMJ structures

From: Finite elements analysis of the temporomandibular joint disc in patients with intra-articular disorders

Tissue

Modulus of elasticity

Poisson ratio

Cortical bone

13,700

0.3

Cancellous bones

7930

0.3

 Tooth

18,600

0.31

 Disc

30.9

0.4

Bilaminar region

0.49

0.49

Anadesma

68.9

0.45

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BMC Oral Health

ISSN: 1472-6831

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