Table 1 Occlusal force loaded on the teeth and stress absorbed by other components of the 3-unit teeth assembly under different occlusal forces
From: Effect of apexification on occlusal resistance of immature teeth
Applied occlusal force (N) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
50 | 100 | 200 | 300 | |
Total occlusal force loaded on teeth (N) | 44.98 ± 3.58 | 81.20 ± 5.83 | 153.34 ± 5.40 | 185.85 ± 17.01 |
Percentage (%) of stress absorption from simulated food and tooth-supporting structures | 10.04 ± 7.16 | 18.79 ± 4.32 | 23.32 ± 5.70 | 38.04 ± 5.67 |