Table 2. Maximum von Mises stress values recorded within the models (MPa).
Model | Plunger diameter (mm) | Plunger direction | |
---|---|---|---|
Vertical | Angular | ||
Periodontal ligament simulation (+) | 3 | 1.445 | 1.189 |
6 | 1.091 | 1.318 | |
Periodontal ligament simulation (−) | 3 | 1.445 | 1.189 |
6 | 1.084 | 1.318 |