title: [Relevance of the Periotest as a function of root shape and cross-section].
abstract: In the laboratory extracted teeth were provided with an artificial periodontal ligament. Subsequently periotest values were measured around the complete circumference of the crown. When plotted in a graph the relationship between root cross-section and damping value can be demonstrated. At the present level of knowledge only comparative measurements, in particular in teeth with low periotest values, seem reliable.
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Ohlrogge
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009811:Odontometry / Q000379:methods; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000033:anatomy & histology*
vernacular_title: Die Abhängigkeit des "Periotestwertes" von Wurzelform und Wurzelquerschnitt.