Abstract:
The periodontal stress distribution and pain threshold of the right second prernolar on lower mandible were studied.The results showed:(1)When the maximal vertical and lateral forces are loaded,the periodontal stress isn’t evenly distributed and the maximal value of σ1(maximum principle stress)is 4.99 × 10
-3 MPa and 4.35×10
-3 MPa. The pain threshold of the periodontium in this model is 4.35×10
-3 MPa;(2)It is very important for protection of the pulp vessle and nerve because the value of σ1 over the periappical area is very small;and(3)The rnaximal vertical bite force measured by dynamometer doesn’t represent the poten-tiality of periodontium.