Mechanical properties of human tooth approximated with overdamped oscillators*

Numerical calculations and analysis of the tension states in hard tissues of tooth are very interesting and important issues from the orthodontist’s point of view. Orthodontic methods of treatment can have a dramatic effect on children’s long-term dental health and facial appearance. Research done in this field shows that due to understanding mechanics of masticatory organ it is possible to attain the intentional aim of therapy in shorter time and avoid to undesired complications. The behaviour of alveolodental ligament when the force was applied allows the authors to look at human tooth affected by damped harmonic oscillator. In this study, periodontograph was successfully achieved from harmonic oscillators properties.