Bergomi, MarzioCugnoni, JoelBotsis, JohnBelser, Urs C.Wiskott, H. W. Anselm2011-12-162011-12-162011-12-16201010.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.12.020https://infoscience.epfl.ch/handle/20.500.14299/75544WOS:000277471200019The mechanical response of the periodontal ligament (PDL) is complex. This tissue responds as a hyperelastic solid when pulled in tension while demonstrating a viscous behavior under compression. This intricacy is reflected in the tissue's morphology, which comprises fibers, glycosaminoglycans, a jagged interface with the surrounding porous bone and an extensive vascular network.Periodontal ligamentViscosityHyperelasticitySolid matrixFluid phaseMechanical-BehaviorInvitroModelThe role of the fluid phase in the viscous response of bovine periodontal ligamenttext::journal::journal article::research article