Mechanical Tests of Biological Materials. The Case of Dentine
摘要
Mechanical properties of human dentin have been the subject of numerous experimental studies. This paper collects the main results reported in literature, obtained by using different experimental techniques. Elastic, anelastic and plastic characteristics of dentin are examined including Young’s modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio, damping, yield and ultimate stress, hardness, fatigue, fracture toughness, creep and stress relaxation.