Table 1.

Physical-mechanical properties of the elements comprising the dentoalveolar articulation.

	Young's modulus	Density	Poisson's
	(GPa)	(g/cm3)	ratio
Enamel	77.90	3.00	0.33
Dentin	16.6	2.20	0.31
Pulp	0.00689	1.00	0.45
Periodontal ligament	0.05	1.10	0.45
Alveolar bone	3.50	1.40	0.33
Cortical bone	10.00	1.40	0.26
Cancellous bone	0.50	1.40	0.38