Open AccessEvaluation of the nanostructure of cervical third cementum in health and chronic periodontitis: An in vitro study
Author(s) -
Subramoniam Sundaram,
R. Ramaseshan,
S. Dash,
Suresh Ranga Rao
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of indian society of periodontology (print)/journal of indian society of periodontology (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.309
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 0975-1580
pISSN - 0972-124X
DOI - 10.4103/0972-124x.142440
Subject(s) - cementum , nanoindentation , periodontal fiber , medicine , periodontitis , chronic periodontitis , dentistry , elastic modulus , materials science , composite material , dentin
During the progression of periodontal disease, the cementum undergoes alterations in its structure and composition. Understanding the nanostructure of cementum, in terms of its mechanical properties, will provide an insight into the milieu that periodontal ligament cells encounter in health and chronic periodontitis. This study aims to analyze the nanomechanical properties of the cervical third of the cementum (transverse section) in health and chronic periodontitis.