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From: Periodontal biomechanics: finite element simulations of closing stroke and power stroke in equine cheek teeth

Figure 3

Strain energy density occurring in the PDL during closing stroke. A load of 350N was applied along the tooth’s longitudinal axis. Diagram shows FE results for the three different age groups (A-C) on both the shifting side (1) and side where shifting side is averted (2). Dimension of SED increases with increasing tooth age (to this please note the different age-related scales).

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BMC Veterinary Research

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