Effect of Different Cements on the Biomechanical Behavior of Teeth Restored with Cast Dowel‐and‐Cores—In Vitro and FEA Analysis

Purpose: To test the hypothesis that the type of cement used for fixation of cast dowel‐and‐cores might influence fracture resistance, fracture mode, and stress distribution of single‐rooted teeth restored with this class of metallic dowels. Materials and Methods: The coronal portion was removed from 40 bovine incisors, leaving a 15 mm root. After endodontic treatment and standardized root canal relief at 10 mm, specimens were embedded in polystyrene resin, and the periodontal ligament was simulated with polyether impression material. The specimens were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10), and restored with Cu–Al cast dowel‐and‐cores cemented with one of four options: conventional glass ionomer cement (GI); resin‐modified glass ionomer cement (GR); dual‐cure resin cement (RC); or zinc‐phosphate cement (ZP). Sequentially, fracture resistance of the specimens was tested with a tangential load at a 135° angle with a 0.5 mm/min crosshead speed. Data were analyzed using one‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and the Fisher test. Two‐dimensional finite element analysis (2D‐FEA) was then performed with representative models of each group simulating a 100 μm cement layer. Results were analyzed based on von Mises stress distribution criteria. Results: The mean fracture resistance values were (in N): RC, 838.2 ± 135.9; GI, 772.4 ± 169.8; GR, 613.4 ± 157.5; ZP, 643.6 ± 106.7. FEA revealed that RC and GR presented lower stress values than ZP and GI. The higher stress concentration was coincident with more catastrophic failures, and consequently, with lower fracture resistance values. Conclusions: The type of cement influenced fracture resistance, failure mode, and stress distribution on teeth restored with cast dowel‐and‐cores.     

Evaluating the Effect of Oblique Ridge Conservation on Stress Distribution in an Endodontically Treated Maxillary First Molar: A Finite Element Study

IntroductionAlthough the maxillary first molar (MFM) has been frequently subjected to stress analysis in endodontic investigations, the available data about the effect of its oblique ridge are quite sparse. The aim of this study includes evaluating the effect of the residual oblique ridge on the stress distribution after preparing conservative access cavities.MethodsBased on the cone-beam computed tomographic data, the model of an intact MFM and 5 cavity designs were prepared for endodontic treatment, which were consequently filled with gutta-percha and dental resin composite (6 total models). All models were subjected to 4 types of occlusal loading; finite element analysis via ABAQUS CAE software (Dassault Systemes, Vélizy-Villacoublay, France) was accomplished, whereas other software programs such as (Mimics Research Materialise, Leuven, Belgium) and 3-Matic Research (Materialise) were also incorporated in different stages for detecting stress distribution.ResultsThe stress distribution on the MFM is not only dependent on the remaining width of the oblique ridge but also on the type of loading. The most stress on the cervical region was concentrated on the palatal root in some type of loading, whereas the least stress on the occlusal surface was recorded when the whole oblique ridge was replaced by the composite resin.ConclusionsWhen the occlusal contacts are occurring only on the palatal cusp, the stress distribution on the oblique ridge is noticeably affected by the cavity design.     

Cortical Bone Stress Distribution in Mandibles with Different Configurations Restored with Prefabricated Bar‐Prosthesis Protocol: A Three‐Dimensional Finite‐Element Analysis

Purpose: To evaluate stress distribution in different horizontal mandibular arch formats restored by protocol‐type prostheses using three‐dimensional finite element analysis (3D‐FEA). Materials and Methods: A representative model (M) of a completely edentulous mandible restored with a prefabricated bar using four interforaminal implants was created using SolidWorks 2010 software (Inovart, São Paulo, Brazil) and analyzed by Ansys Workbench 10.0 (Swanson Analysis Inc., Houston, PA) to obtain the stress fields. Three mandibular arch sizes were considered for analysis, regular (M), small (MS), and large (ML). Three unilateral posterior loads (L) (150 N) were used: perpendicular to the prefabricated bar (L1); 30° oblique in a buccolingual direction (L2); 30° oblique in a lingual‐buccal direction (L3). The maximum and minimum principal stresses (σ_max, σ_min), the equivalent von Mises (σ_vM), and the maximum principal strain (σ_max) were obtained for type I (M.I) and type II (M.II) cortical bones. Results: Tensile stress was more evident than compression stress in type I and II bone; however, type II bone showed lower stress values. The L2 condition showed highest values for all parameters (σ_vM, σ_max, σ_min, ?_max). The σ_vM was highest for the large and small mandibular arches. Conclusion: The large arch model had a higher influence on σ_max values than did the other formats, mainly for type I bone. Vertical and buccolingual loads showed considerable influence on both σ_max and σ_min stresses.     

Effects of Apical Barriers and Root Filling Materials on Stress Distribution in Immature Teeth: Finite Element Analysis Study

PurposeA finite element analysis (FEA) study was performed to determine whether the material of apical barrier used for root apexification and/or the use of canal reinforcement affect the stress distribution in an endodontically treated immature permanent tooth in order to infer in which clinical scenarios a fracture is more likely to occur based on the ultimate tensile strength threshold of dentin.Methods and MaterialsAn extracted human immature mandibular premolar was selected as the reference model and scanned by micro-computed tomography (micro-CT). The digital model was segmented and converted to STL (Standard Tessellation Language) using Simpleware Scan-IP and exported in IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) to Ansys 19. Six experimental models were designed with different combinations of composite, mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA), and Biodentine (BIO). Using FEA, a static 300 N load at a 135 angle with respect to the axis of the tooth was applied to each model and von Mises stress values (MPa) were measured at the sagittal, apical 8-mm, 5-mm, 2-mm, and 1-mm levels.ResultsIn all regions examined, the control (NT model) had lower stress in the root compared WITH experimental models. At the mid-root level, models with composite, MTA, and BIO reinforcement exhibited lower stresses in the root dentin than those with pulp or gutta-percha. BIO models had equal or greater average von Mises stress values than those of MTA models in all regions. Both, MTA and BIO, caused increases in stress of surrounding root dentin, with BIO causing a greater increase than MTA.ConclusionsStress distribution in immature permanent teeth treated by apexification is affected by the types of materials used. Root dentin's stress was lower when the mid-root canal was reinforced by composite, MTA, or BIO, which provided similar stress reduction to the root dentin. MTA is a more favorable apical barrier material from a mechanical standpoint because it induces less stress on apical root dentin than BIO.     

Influence of Material of Overdenture‐Retaining Bar with Vertical Misfit on Three‐Dimensional Stress Distribution

Purpose: This study evaluated the effects of different bar materials on stress distribution in an overdenture‐retaining bar system with a vertical misfit between implant and bar framework. Materials and Methods: A three‐dimentional finite element model was created including two titanium implants and a bar framework placed in the anterior part of a severely reabsorbed jaw. The model set was exported to mechanical simulation software, where displacement was applied to simulate the screw torque limited by 100‐μm vertical misfit. Four bar materials (gold alloy, silver‐palladium alloy, commercially pure titanium, cobalt‐chromium alloy) were simulated in the analysis. Data were qualitatively evaluated using Von Mises stress given by the software. Results: The models showed stress concentration in cortical bone corresponding to the cervical part of the implant, and in cancellous bone corresponding to the apical part of the implant; however, in these regions few changes were observed in the levels of stress on the different bar materials analyzed. In the bar framework, screw, and implant, considerable increase in stress was observed when the elastic modulus of the bar material was increased. Conclusions: The different materials of the overdenture‐retaining bar did not present considerable influence on the stress levels in the periimplant bone tissue, while the mechanical components of the system were more sensitive to the material stiffness.     

Finite‐Element Analysis of Stress on Dental Implant Prosthesis

Background: Understanding how clinical variables affect stress distribution facilitates optimal prosthesis design and fabrication and may lead to a decrease in mechanical failures as well as improve implant longevity. Purpose: In this study, the many clinical variations present in implant‐supported prosthesis were analyzed by 3‐D finite element method. Materials and Method: A geometrical model representing the anterior segment of a human mandible treated with 5 implants supporting a framework was created to perform the tests. The variables introduced in the computer model were cantilever length, elastic modulus of cancellous bone, abutment length, implant length, and framework alloy (AgPd or CoCr). The computer was programmed with physical properties of the materials as derived from the literature, and a 100N vertical load was used to simulate the occlusal force. Images with the fringes of stress were obtained and the maximum stress at each site was plotted in graphs for comparison. Results: Stresses clustered at the elements closest to the loading point. Stress increase was found to be proportional to the increase in cantilever length and inversely proportional to the increase in the elastic modulus of cancellous bone. Increasing the abutment length resulted in a decrease of stress on implants and framework. Stress decrease could not be demonstrated with implants longer than 13 mm. A stiffer framework may allow better stress distribution. Conclusion: The relative physical properties of the many materials involved in an implant‐supported prosthesis system affect the way stresses are distributed.     

Evaluation of Stress Distribution in Overdenture‐Retaining Bar with Different Levels of Vertical Misfit

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of different levels of vertical misfit between implant and bar framework on distribution of static stresses in an overdenture‐retaining bar system using finite element analysis. Material and Methods: A 3D finite element model (11,718 elements and 21,625 nodes) was created and included two titanium implants and a bar framework placed in the medial region of the anterior part of a severely reabsorbed‐jaw. All materials were presumed to be linear elastic, homogenous, and isotropic. Mechanical simulation software (NEiNastran 9.0) was used, where displacements were applied on the end of the bar framework to simulate the closure of the vertical misfits (5, 25, 50, 100, 200, and 300 μm) after tightening of the screws. Data were qualitatively evaluated using Von Mises stress given by the software. Results: The models showed stress concentration in cortical bone, corresponding to the cervical part of the implant, and in cancellous bone, corresponding to the apical part of the implant; however, in these regions few changes were observed in stress to the misfits studied. While in the bar framework, retaining‐screw neck, and implant platform, a considerable stress increase proportional to the misfit amplification was observed. Conclusions: The different levels of vertical misfit did not considerably influence the static stress levels in the peri‐implant bone tissue; however, the mechanical components of the overdenture‐retaining bar system are more sensitive to lack of passive fit.     

Influence of Ferrule,Post System,and Length on Stress Distribution of Weakened Root-filled Teeth

Introduction

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of a ferrule, post system, and length on the stress distribution of weakened root-filled teeth.

Methods

The investigation was conducted by using 3-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis. A sound tooth and 8 3D models of a weakened root-filled central incisor were generated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing software. The models were created without a ferrule and with a 2.0-mm ferrule, restored with a relined glass fiber post or a cast post and core (Cpc), and 12.0- and 7.0-mm post lengths. Each 3D model was imported using ∗.STEP files to the finite element software for mesh generation. The models were subjected to 100-N oblique loading at the palatal surface, and the results were evaluated by von Mises criterion and maximum principal stress distribution.

Results

Finite element analysis showed that the Cpc models showed elevated stress levels in the root canal regardless of the presence of a ferrule. Relined glass fiber post models showed homogeneous stress distribution to the dentin external surface similar to the sound tooth model. Without a ferrule, Cpc with a 7- or 12-mm length promoted high levels of tensile stress inside the root canal.

Conclusions

Ferrule presence promoted more satisfactory stress distribution to the roots. Post length influenced the stress distribution only for the models restored with a cast post and core. High levels of tensile stress inside the root canals were verified with a cast post and core, which should be avoided to rehabilitate weakened roots, mainly in the absence of a ferrule.     

Effects of the Implant Design on Peri‐Implant Bone Stress and Abutment Micromovement: Three‐Dimensional Finite Element Analysis of Original Computer‐Aided Design Models

Background: Occlusal overloading causes peri‐implant bone resorption. Previous studies examined stress distribution in alveolar bone around commercial implants using three‐dimensional (3D) finite element analysis. However, the commercial implants contained some different designs. The purpose of this study is to reveal the effect of the target design on peri‐implant bone stress and abutment micromovement. Methods: Six 3D implant models were created for different implant–abutment joints: 1) internal joint model (IM); 2) external joint model (EM); 3) straight abutment (SA) shape; 4) tapered abutment (TA) shapes; 5) platform switching (PS) in the IM; and 6) modified TA neck design (reverse conical neck [RN]). A static load of 100 N was applied to the basal ridge surface of the abutment at a 45‐degree oblique angle to the long axis of the implant. Both stress distribution in peri‐implant bone and abutment micromovement in the SA and TA models were analyzed. Results: Compressive stress concentrated on labial cortical bone and tensile stress on the palatal side in the EM and on the labial side in the IM. There was no difference in maximum principal stress distribution for SA and TA models. Tensile stress concentration was not apparent on labial cortical bone in the PS model (versus IM). Maximum principal stress concentrated more on peri‐implant bone in the RN than in the TA model. The TA model exhibited less abutment micromovement than the SA model. Conclusion: This study reveals the effects of the design of specific components on peri‐implant bone stress and abutment displacement after implant‐supported single restoration in the anterior maxilla.     

Influence of Cusp Inclination on Stress Distribution in Implant‐Supported Prostheses. A Three‐Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the influence of cusp inclination on stress distribution in implant‐supported prostheses by 3D finite element method. Materials and Methods: Three‐dimensional models were created to simulate a mandibular bone section with an implant (3.75 mm diameter × 10 mm length) and crown by means of a 3D scanner and 3D CAD software. A screw‐retained single crown was simulated using three cusp inclinations (10°, 20°, 30°). The 3D models (model 10d, model 20d, and model 30d) were transferred to the finite element program NeiNastran 9.0 to generate a mesh and perform the stress analysis. An oblique load of 200 N was applied on the internal vestibular face of the metal ceramic crown. Results: The results were visualized by means of von Mises stress maps. Maximum stress concentration was located at the point of application. The implant showed higher stress values in model 30d (160.68 MPa). Cortical bone showed higher stress values in model 10d (28.23 MPa). Conclusion: Stresses on the implant and implant/abutment interface increased with increasing cusp inclination, and stresses on the cortical bone decreased with increasing cusp inclination.     

桩影响前牙烤瓷冠修复后牙本质应力分布的三维有限元分析

采用三维有限元法分析桩对上颌中切牙金属烤瓷冠修复后牙本质应力分布的影响。选择一标准的上颌中切牙，经包埋、螺旋ＣＴ扫描、图形数字化，采用ＳｕｐｅｒＳＡＰ有限元分析软件在微机上建立三维有限元模型，模拟了牙槽骨、牙周膜、牙本质、桩、金属烤瓷冠的金属帽状冠及烤瓷层等结构，与临床实际结构类似。分别分析ＳＤＡ－Ⅱ型中熔合金桩修复前后，牙本质应力分布情况。结果表明：金属桩可改变牙本质原有的应力分布模式，使桩与牙本质交界区应力值增大；但与此同时又降低了牙本质应力峰值，Ｖｏｎｍｉｓｅｓ应力降低１３．９８％，最大主应力降低７．０５％。即从力学角度提示：合理桩修复可防止牙体断裂。     

Mechanical behaviour of nickel‐titanium rotary endodontic instruments in simulated clinical conditions: a computational study

Aim To develop an accurate finite element (FE) model for studying rotary endodontic instruments and to demonstrate the usefulness of the FE method in improving the knowledge of the mechanical behaviour of these instruments during root canal preparation. Methodology An accurate geometrical model of a Ni‐Ti ProTaper F1 instrument was created. The interaction between the rotating instrument and differently shaped root canals during the insertion and removal procedure was studied using FE analyses. The complex thermo‐mechanical behaviour of the Ni‐Ti alloy was reproduced using an ad hoc computational subroutine. With the aim of demonstrating the enhanced performance of the shape memory alloy employment, the same analysis was performed on a ‘virtual’ ProTaper F1 made of stainless steel. Results The Ni‐Ti instrument operated in its pseudo‐elastic range and was able to recover its original shape and to follow the canal curvature without deviation. The radius and the position of the canal curvature are the most critical parameters that determined the stress in the instrument with higher stress levels being produced by decreasing the radius and moving from the apical to the mid root position. Conclusions The most demanding working conditions were observed in canals with sharp curves, especially in areas where the instruments had larger diameters. To prevent possible damage to instruments and fracture, it is advised that the instruments should be discarded following their use in such canals.     

截根术牙半切除术及术后不同修复设计对牙周膜内应力分布影响的研究——二维有限元分析

临床工作中常采用截根术半切除术以保留重度牙周炎及牙根纵裂的牙齿,本文利用二维有限元法分析了截根术、牙半切除术及术后不同修复设计治疗后患牙牙周膜内应力分布的变化情况.结果发现:牙半切除术较截根术更符合患牙的保健要求;术后进行合理的修复对患牙取得远期疗效有利.从而为临床工作中究竞采取何种术式及术后采取何种修复设计提供了理论基础.     

四种桩材料对牙本质应力分布影响的三维有限元分析

选用计算机建立上颌中切牙金属烤瓷核桩冠三维有限元模型，分别分析ＳＤＡ－Ⅱ型中熔合金桩、复合树脂桩、Ｎｉ－Ｃｒ高熔合金内层加复合树脂外层复合桩及ＳＤＡ－Ⅱ型中熔合金内层加复合树脂外层复合桩修复后的牙本质应力分布状况。结果表明：金属桩降低牙本质应力峰值作用较明显，但改变牙本质内原有的应力分布模式，在桩与牙本质交界处出现应力集中现象；复合树脂桩不改变牙本质内原有应力分布模式，但降低应力峰值作用不明显；而复合桩一方面避免了桩与牙本质交界处出现应力集中，另一方面具有较单纯的复合树脂桩更好的强度。从力学角度分析提示：金属内层增强的复合桩可能是一种较理想的桩设计