Effect of root morphology on biomechanical behaviour of premolars associated with abfraction lesions and different loading types.

The aim of this study was to investigate the biomechanical behaviour of maxillary premolar teeth regarding root morphology and abfraction depth, submitted to axial and oblique occlusal load. The investigation was conducted using 3D finite element analysis and strain gauge test. Sound maxillary premolar single and double root were selected for 3D model generation. The teeth were scanned for external morphology data acquisition. The 3D geometry was stored in *.STL and exported to Bio-CAD software (Rhinoceros-3D) to model generation. Mesh generation, mechanical properties and boundary conditions were performed in finite element software (Femap, Noran Engineering, USA). Twelve models were generated: sound tooth, 1.25 and 2.5 mm abfraction teeth. 100N compressive static load was applied: axially and 45° angle to the long axis on the palatine surface of the buccal cusp. Two strain gauges were bonded on the teeth mounted in a mechanical testing machine. Von Mises criterion showed that the double-root teeth associated with 2.5 mm abfraction and oblique loading presented higher stress values. Axial loading associated with single-root teeth propitiated the lowest stress rates. Double root sound 1.25 and 2.5 mm abfraction teeth associated with oblique loading showed the highest strain values (µS): 692.6, 1043.31 and 1236.14, respectively. Single root sound 1.25 and 2.5 mm abfraction teeth associated with oblique loading showed 467.10, 401.51 and 420.98 strain values, respectively. Axial loading showed lower strain rates, ranging from 136.12 to 366.91. The association of deep lesions, oblique loading and double-root tooth promoted higher stress and strain concentration.

Effect of anti-rotation devices on biomechanical behaviour of teeth restored with cast post-and-cores.

AIM: To test the hypothesis that the presence of an anti-rotation device (ARD) and its location can influence the biomechanical behaviour of root filled teeth restored with cast post-and-cores and metallic crowns. METHODOLOGY: Fifth two bovine incisor roots were selected and divided into four groups (n = 13): Nd- without ARD; Bd- buccal ARD; Ld- lingual ARD; BLd- buccal and lingual ARD. The specimens were restored with cast post-and-cores and metallic crowns. After a fatigue process (3 x 10(5) 50 N), three strain gauges were attached on the buccal, lingual and proximal surfaces and the samples of each group (n = 3) were submitted to a 0-100 N load. Fracture resistance was assessed in a mechanical testing machine (n = 10). Strain values and fracture resistance data were analysed by one-way anova and Tukey Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) test (alpha = 0.05). The failure mode was then evaluated under an optical stereomicroscope. Bidimensional models of each group were generated for finite element analysis (FEA) and analysed using the von Mises criteria. RESULTS: No significant difference in fracture resistance values and fracture modes occurred between the four groups. The BLd group had higher stress concentrations in the buccal dentine and higher strain values on the proximal surfaces. CONCLUSIONS: The anti-rotation devices did not influence significantly the fracture resistance and fracture mode. However, the stress-strain values were increased when the anti-rotation device was prepared on the buccal and lingual faces concomitantly.