›› 2020, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (4): 313-318.

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Study on the experimental conditions of nano-indentation test for investigating the viscoelastic properties of human periodontal ligament

  

  • Received:2019-10-11 Revised:2019-11-21 Online:2020-04-28 Published:2020-04-28

Abstract: Objective:To design experimental conditions via nano-indentation test, in order to investigate the viscoelastic properties of the human periodontal ligament(PDL). Methods:After preparation of human PDL samples, the nano-indentation creep test and conventional reduced elastic modulus test were carried out by a flat punch in a moistful environment. The experimental scheme was set up according to the control variable method, and the influence of different experimental conditions on the experimental outcomes were analyzed. Results:The optimum parameters were obtained as follows: the nano-indentation creep test demanded the loading rate as 0.3-0.5 mN/s; the holding time of 25s and peak load of 2-3 mN were suitable for the conventional nano-indentation test. The nano-indentation creep curve of human periodontal ligament and the reduced elastic modulus range of 0.0121-6.84 MPa were obtained. Conclusion:The viscoelastic properties of human periodontal ligament were verified. We obtained the experimental conditions that were applicable to nano-indentation test for human periodontal ligament.

Key words: Nano-intendation, Viscoelastic, Periodontal ligament, Biomechanics

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