Effect of punch and orifice base sizes in different push-out test setups: stress distribution analysis.

PURPOSE: This study evaluated the influence of punch and base orifice diameters on push-out test results by means of finite element analysis (FEA). MATERIALS AND METHODS: FEA was performed using 3D models of the push-out test with 3 base orifice diameters (2.5, 3.0, and 3.5 mm) and 3 punch diameters (0.5, 1.0, and 1.5 mm) using MARC/MENTAT (MSC.Software). The image of a cervical slice from a root restored with a fiberglass post was used to construct the models. The mechanical properties of dentin, post, and resin cement were obtained from the literature. Bases and punches were constructed as rigid bodies. A 10-N force was applied by the punch in the center of the post in a nonlinear contact analysis. Modified von Mises stress, maximum principal stress, as well as shear and normal stress components were calculated. RESULTS: Both punch and base orifice sizes influenced the stress distribution of the push-out test. Bases with larger diameters and punches with smaller diameters caused higher stress in dentin and at the dentin/cement interface. CONCLUSION: FEA showed that the diameter of the orifice base had a more significant influence on the stress distribution than did the punch diameter. For this reason, both factors should be taken into account during push-out experimental tests.

Influence of the base and diluent monomer on network characteristics and mechanical properties of neat resin and composite materials.

This study evaluated the effect of the combination of two dimethacrylate-based monomers [bisphenol A diglycidyl dimethacrylate (BisGMA) or bisphenol A ethoxylated dimethacrylate (BisEMA)] with diluents either derived from ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, diethylene glycol dimethacrylate, triethylene glycol dimethacrylate, tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate) or 1,10-decanediol dimethacrylate (D3MA) on network characteristics and mechanical properties of neat resin and composite materials. The degree of conversion, maximum rate of polymerization and water sorption/solubility of unfilled resins and the flexural strength and microhardness of composites (after 24 h storage in water and 3 months storage in a 75 vol% ethanol aqueous solution) were evaluated. Data were analyzed with two-way ANOVA and Tukey's test (α = 0.05). The higher conversion and lower water sorption presented by BisEMA co-polymers resulted in greater resistance to degradation in ethanol compared with BisGMA-based materials. In general, conversion and mechanical properties were optimized with the use of long-chain dimethacrylate derivatives of ethylene glycol. D3MA rendered more hydrophobic materials, but with relatively low conversion and mechanical properties.

Finite element analysis of bone stress after SARPE.

PURPOSE: This study investigated stress distribution in maxillas that underwent surgically assisted palatal expansion (SARPE). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Five maxillary models were built: no osteotomy (M1), Le Fort I osteotomy with a step in the zygomaticomaxillary buttress (M2), Le Fort I osteotomy with a step in the zygomaticomaxillary buttress and the pterygomaxillary disjunction (M3), Le Fort I osteotomy without a step (M4), and Le Fort I osteotomy with pterygomaxillary disjunction and no step (M5). Displacement coherence and maximum stress (MS) analyses were used for all models. RESULTS: Areas of tension spread to the maxilla and the region between the alveolar ridge and the palate and a critical point in the median suture for M2, M3, M4, and M5. In M2 and M4, MS spread farther toward and over the pterygoid process, contrary to what was found in M3 and M5. M3 had a better performance than the other models, and the tensile stress was interrupted by the posterior osteotomy, thus avoiding possible damage to the sphenoid bone or difficulties in expanding the posterior region of the maxilla. CONCLUSIONS: The steps in the zygomaticomaxillary buttress and the pterygomaxillary disjunction seem to be important to decrease the harmful dissipation of tensions during SARPE.

Influence of silane content and filler distribution on chemical-mechanical properties of resin composites

This study investigated the influence of silane concentration and filler size distribution on the chemical-mechanical properties of experimental composites. Experimental composites with silane contents of 0%, 1% and 3% (in relation to filler mass) and composites with mixtures of barium glass particles (median size = 0.4, 1 and 2 μm) and nanometric silica were prepared for silane and filler analyses, respectively. The degree of conversion (DC) was analyzed by FTIR. Biaxial flexural strength (BFS) was tested after 24-h or 90-d storage in water, and fracture toughness, after 24 h. The data were subjected to ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p = 0.05). The DC was not significantly affected by the silane content or filler distribution. The 0% silane group had the lowest immediate BFS, and the 90-d storage time reduced the strength of the 0% and 3% groups. BFS was not affected by filler distribution, and aging decreased the BFS of all the groups. Silanization increased the fracture toughness of both the 1% and 3% groups, similarly. Significantly higher fracture toughness was observed for mixtures with 2 μm glass particles. Based on the results, 3% silane content boosted the initial strength, but was more prone to degradation after water storage. Variations in the filler distribution did not affect BFS, but fracture toughness was significantly improved by increasing the filler size.

Comparação dos ensaios de resistência adesiva por torção e por cisalhamento com fio / A comparison between torsion and wire-loop shear bond strength tests

Objetivo: verificar através de análise por elementos finitos e de uma etapa experimental, se o ensaio de torção, como ensaio de resistência de interfaces adesivas, seria capaz de levar os espécimes à ruptura sob tensões de cisalhamento e se ele seria vantajoso em relação ao ensaio de cisalhamento. Material e Método: para a análise de tensões pelo método dos elementos finitos, os modelos tridimensionais dos dois ensaios foram constituídos por cilindro de compósito, uma camada de adesivo e um cilindro de dentina com maior diâmentro. Os espécimes foram simulados nos tamanhos convencional e micro, numa proporção de 5:1, exceto pela camada de adesivo, de espessura constante. Foram simulados dois módulos de elasticidade do cilindro de compósito (hibrido e baixa viscosidade) e, para os modelos de cisalhamento, variaram as distâncias entre o local de carregamento e a interface adesiva. Foram analisados os valores das tensões máxima principal e cisalhamento máximo e a proporção entre elas ao longo da interface dentinal/adesivo; a direção dos vetores de tensão máxima principal; e o local dos picos de tensão. Na etapa experimental, foram construídos cilindros de compósito (híbrido e de baixa viscosidade) nos tamanhos convencional e microadesivos a uma superfície de dentina bovina por meio de três sistemas adesivos. O esforço de cisalhamento foi aplicado com fio ortodôntico a uma distância da interface adesiva baseada na literatura e, para os ensaios de torção microtorção, foram desenvolvidos dispositivos específicos para a aplicação do torque. Os resultados de tensão de ruptura foram submetidos à análise de variância e teste de Tukey. Todas as superfícies de fratura foram analisadas por meio de microscopia eletrônica de varredura. As frequências das fraturas adesivas e coesivas foram submetidas ao teste exato de Fisher e relacionadas aos valores de tensão de ruptura experimentais, bem como suas características foram relacionadas às tensões observadas pelo método dos elementos finitos. Os parâmetros experimentais de comparação entre os ensaios foram: poder de detenção de diferenças significantes entre os sistemas adesivos; constância da classificação relativa dos mesmos ao alterar as configurações dos ensaios e frequências dos tipos de fratura. resultados: ambos os ensaios apresentaram um estado complexo de tensões com distribuição não uniforme. Não foi notada menor sensibilidade dos resultados do ensaio de torção às mudanças das configurações do teste, nem uma maior capacidade para detectar diferenças significantes entre os adesivos do que o ensaio de cisalhamento. O ensaio de torção apresentou maior dificuldade de execução prática e maiores frequências de fraturas coesivas porém, estas ocorreram mais no cilindro de compósito, enquanto no cisalhamento, ocorreram mais na dentina. Não houve certeza sobre o tipo de tensão que tenha levado à fratura nos dois tipos de ensaio. Conclusões: embora não se tenha certeza se o ensaio de torção leva à ruptura sobtensões de cisalhamento e tenham sido notadas desvantagens práticas de execução do ensaio, este apresenta uma característica que sugere novos estudos ocorrência de fraturas coesivas principalmente no cilindro de compósito, o que poderia talvez, ser resolvido com o reforço do material do cilindro.

Objective: verify, by finite element analysis (FEA) and laboratorial testes, if the torsion bond strength teste is able to lead adhesive interface to fracture under shear stress and if it would be more advantageous than wire-loop shear test. Material and method: for stress analysis by finite element mehtod, the 3D models of both tests consisted of a resin composite cylinder, an adhesive layer and a dentin cylinder with a larger diameter. The specimens were simulated with both convencional and micro sizes, in a 5:1 ratio, except for the adhesive layer, kept in a constant thickness. Two values of elastic modulus were simulated for the composite cylinder (hybrid and flowable). For the shear models. different distances were simulated between the load: point and the adhesive interface. The values of maximum principal and maximum shear stresses and the ratio between both types were analyzed along the adhesive interface, as well as the maximum principal vectors direction and the local of stress peaks. For the laboratorial tests, cylinders of hybrid and flowable resin composite, in both micro and conventional sizes, were adhered onto dentin surfaces by means of 3 adhesive systems. The shear load was applied with a metallic wire-loop at distances from the interface based on literature and, for the torsion test, the torque was applied by specific apparatus developed for the. The values of bond strength were submited to analysis of varance and Tukey's test. Fracture surfaces were analyzed by scan electron microscopy. The frequencies of fracture types were compared by Fisher's test and its relationship with bond strength values were verified, as wel as the relationship between fracture features and stresses results obtained by FEA. The experimental parameters for comparison between both tests were: abilly for detecting significant differrences among the 3 adhesives, change of adhesives ranking while varying the test configuration and frequency of fracture types. Results: both tests showed non-uniform stress distribution. It was not noticed a lower sensibility of torsion test results to changes of the test configuraaations, nor a major ability for detecting significant differences among the adhesive systems than showed the shear test. The torsion test showed to be more dificult to execute and exhbited a higher frequency of cohesive fracture, however, that occurred most of the time in the composite cylinder, while it occurred mainly in dentin shear test.