Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures

Abstract Although the modulus of elasticity of the human periodontal ligament (EPDL) values used in dentistry widely ranged from 0.01 to 175 MPa, the exact EPDL value has not been determined. This study aimed to verify whether and how EPDL values affect the stress distribution over the tooth and per...

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Main Authors: Phetcharat Dhammayannarangsi, Sorapon Na Lampang, Kevin A. Tompkins, Vincent Everts, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chalida Nakalekha Limjeerajarus, Nuttapol Limjeerajarus
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85578-y
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description Abstract Although the modulus of elasticity of the human periodontal ligament (EPDL) values used in dentistry widely ranged from 0.01 to 175 MPa, the exact EPDL value has not been determined. This study aimed to verify whether and how EPDL values affect the stress distribution over the tooth and periodontium structures, and to determine the appropriate EPDL range. A 3D multi-component human first premolar model was created based on a cone-beam computed tomography dataset. Finite element analysis was performed to analyze stress distribution and deformation of the structures under an average Asian occlusal force with different EPDL values (0.0689–68.9 MPa). The low EPDL caused excessive PDL deformation, contributing to a non-uniform stress distribution and localized stress concentration, especially in the cementum, enamel, and dentin. With the low EPDL value, the stress magnitude was overestimated by 1,195%, potentially leading to erroneous conclusions regarding material failure and tooth movement. The EPDL value significantly affects the stress magnitude and distribution over the tooth and periodontium. The appropriate EPDL range of 0.964 ± 0.276 MPa is suggested for human first premolars to ensure accurate and reliable FEA simulations and help avoid misinterpretation of the stress results, which could compromise orthodontic planning and restoration design.
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spelling doaj-art-88ff49ff57e34ee5b3dba13a726a4d492025-01-12T12:24:22ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-0115111710.1038/s41598-025-85578-yUsing the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structuresPhetcharat Dhammayannarangsi0Sorapon Na Lampang1Kevin A. Tompkins2Vincent Everts3Thanaphum Osathanon4Chalida Nakalekha Limjeerajarus5Nuttapol Limjeerajarus6Department of Dental Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn UniversityDepartment of Dental Biomaterials Science, Faculty of Dentistry, Graduate School, Chulalongkorn UniversityOffice of Research Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn UniversityDepartment of Oral Cell Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Department of Anatomy, Center of Excellence for Dental Stem Cell Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University Department of Physiology, Center of Excellence in Genomics and Precision Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn UniversityOffice of Research Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn UniversityAbstract Although the modulus of elasticity of the human periodontal ligament (EPDL) values used in dentistry widely ranged from 0.01 to 175 MPa, the exact EPDL value has not been determined. This study aimed to verify whether and how EPDL values affect the stress distribution over the tooth and periodontium structures, and to determine the appropriate EPDL range. A 3D multi-component human first premolar model was created based on a cone-beam computed tomography dataset. Finite element analysis was performed to analyze stress distribution and deformation of the structures under an average Asian occlusal force with different EPDL values (0.0689–68.9 MPa). The low EPDL caused excessive PDL deformation, contributing to a non-uniform stress distribution and localized stress concentration, especially in the cementum, enamel, and dentin. With the low EPDL value, the stress magnitude was overestimated by 1,195%, potentially leading to erroneous conclusions regarding material failure and tooth movement. The EPDL value significantly affects the stress magnitude and distribution over the tooth and periodontium. The appropriate EPDL range of 0.964 ± 0.276 MPa is suggested for human first premolars to ensure accurate and reliable FEA simulations and help avoid misinterpretation of the stress results, which could compromise orthodontic planning and restoration design.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85578-yModulus of elasticityPeriodontal ligamentStress distributionFinite element analysisMulti-component modelFirst premolar
spellingShingle Phetcharat Dhammayannarangsi
Sorapon Na Lampang
Kevin A. Tompkins
Vincent Everts
Thanaphum Osathanon
Chalida Nakalekha Limjeerajarus
Nuttapol Limjeerajarus
Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
Scientific Reports
Modulus of elasticity
Periodontal ligament
Stress distribution
Finite element analysis
Multi-component model
First premolar
title Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
title_full Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
title_fullStr Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
title_full_unstemmed Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
title_short Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
title_sort using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures
topic Modulus of elasticity
Periodontal ligament
Stress distribution
Finite element analysis
Multi-component model
First premolar
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-85578-y
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