Chapter 16. Nanomechanical Characterization of Mineralized Tissues in the Oral Cavity
Y.L. Chan1, A.H.W. Ngan1 and N.M. King2
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
2Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
Contents
16.2 Basic Data Analysis Protocol for Nanoindentation
27416.3 Nanoindentation of Oral Mineralized Tissues
27616.3.1 Sample Preparation
27616.3.4 Load Function and Data Analysis
27816.3.5 Microstructural Influence
280Accurate measurement of the mechanical properties of the oral mineralized tissues is important for assessing ...