Stress Distribution in Roots Restored with Fiber Posts and An Experimental Dentin Post: 3D-FEA.

The aim of this study was to compare the stress distribution in radicular dentin of a maxillary canine restored with either a glass fiber post, carbon fiber post or an experimental dentin post using finite element analysis (3D-FEA). Three 3D virtual models of a maxillary canine restored with a metal-ceramic crown and glass fiber post (GFP), carbon fiber post (CFP), and experimental dentin post (DP) were obtained based on micro-CT images. A total of 180 N was applied on the lingual surface of the incisal third of each tooth at 45 degrees. The models were supported by the periodontal ligament fixed in three axes (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) of radicular dentin and the intracanal posts was calculated. The structures of all groups showed similar values (MPa) and distribution of maximum von Mises stress. Higher stress was found in the apical third of dentin while the posts presented homogeneous stress distribution along the axis. The fiber and dentin posts exhibited similar stress values and distribution. Thus, the experimental dentin post is a promising restorative material.

Stress Distribution in Roots Restored with Fiber Posts and An Experimental Dentin Post: 3D-FEA

Abstract The aim of this study was to compare the stress distribution in radicular dentin of a maxillary canine restored with either a glass fiber post, carbon fiber post or an experimental dentin post using finite element analysis (3D-FEA). Three 3D virtual models of a maxillary canine restored with a metal-ceramic crown and glass fiber post (GFP), carbon fiber post (CFP), and experimental dentin post (DP) were obtained based on micro-CT images. A total of 180 N was applied on the lingual surface of the incisal third of each tooth at 45 degrees. The models were supported by the periodontal ligament fixed in three axes (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) of radicular dentin and the intracanal posts was calculated. The structures of all groups showed similar values (MPa) and distribution of maximum von Mises stress. Higher stress was found in the apical third of dentin while the posts presented homogeneous stress distribution along the axis. The fiber and dentin posts exhibited similar stress values and distribution. Thus, the experimental dentin post is a promising restorative material.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi comparar a distribuição das tensões na dentina radicular de um canino superior restaurado com um pino de fibra de vidro, pino de fibra de carbono ou um pino experimental de dentina por meio do método dos elementos finitos tridimensional (MEF-3D). Três modelos virtuais 3D de um canino superior restaurado com coroa metaloce-râmica e pino de fibra de vidro (PFV), pino de fibra de carbono (PFC) e pino experimental de dentina (PD) foram obtidos baseados em imagens de micro-CT. Uma carga total de 180 N foi aplicada na superfície lingual do terço incisal de cada dente a 45 graus. Os modelos foram suportados pelo ligamento periodontal fixado em três eixos (x=y=z=0). Tensões equivalentes de von Mises (VMS) da dentina radicular e dos pinos intraradiculares foram calculadas. As estruturas de todos os grupos mostraram similar valor (MPa) e distribuição máxima de tensão de von Mises. Elevadas tensões foram encontradas no terço apical da dentina enquanto os pi-nos mostraram distribuição de tensões homogênea em seu longo eixo. Os pinos de fibra e de dentina apresentaram similar valor e distribuição de tensão. Assim, o pino experimental de dentina é um material reabilitador promissor.

Reliability of FEA on the Results of Mechanical Properties of Materials

The present study evaluated the reliability of FEA on the results of different mechanical properties (E and v) of materials. Two 3D models of a maxillary canine with endodontic treatment, intracanal post, composite resin core and restored with porcelain-fused-to-metal crown were generated according to micro-CT images. Two groups with different E and ν values for porcelain, metal coping alloy, resin cement and composite resin were established. The materials' properties for group GL were based on literature data, while for group GIE the impulse excitation technique was used. A load of 180 N was applied at 45° on the incisal third of the lingual surface of the canine tooth. All models were supported by the periodontal ligament (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) was calculated. The stress values revealed differences between the groups for both VMS distribution and value. The porcelain (GL: 5.966 MPa; GIE: 7.478 MPa), metal coping (GL: 3.811 MPa; GIE: 0.973 MPa) and core (GL: 4.771 MPa; GIE: 0.026 MPa) were significantly affected. In conclusion, this study showed that the determination of mechanical properties (E and ν) of materials is essential for the reliability on the results of FEA.

Resumo O presente estudo avaliou a confiabilidade do MEF nos resultados de diferentes propriedades mecânicas (E e v) dos materiais. Dois modelos 3D de um canino superior com tratamento endodôntico, pino intrarradicular, núcleo em resina composta e restaurado com coroa metalocerâmica foram gerados de acordo com imagens de micro-CT. Dois grupos com diferentes valores de E e v para a cerâmica, coping metálico, cimento resinoso e resina composta foram criados. As propriedades dos materiais para o grupo GL foram baseadas em dados obtidos da literatura, enquanto para o grupo GIE a técnica de excitação por impulso foi utilizada. Carga de 180 N foi aplicada a 45° na superfície lingual do terço incisal do canino. Todos os modelos foram suportados pelo ligamento periodontal (x=y=z=0). Tensões equivalentes de von Mises (VMS) foram calculadas. Os valores de tensões revelaram diferença entre os grupos, ambos para a distribuição e valor das VMS. A cerâmica (GL: 5,966 MPa; GIE: 7,478 MPa), coping metálico (GL: 3,811 MPa; GIE: 0,973 MPa) e núcleo (GL: 4,771 MPa; GIE: 0,026 MPa) foram significativamente afetados. Em conclusão, este estudo mostrou que a determinação das propriedades mecânicas (E and v) dos materiais é essencial para a confiabilidade dos resultados do MEF.

Reliability of FEA on the Results of Mechanical Properties of Materials.

The present study evaluated the reliability of FEA on the results of different mechanical properties (E and v) of materials. Two 3D models of a maxillary canine with endodontic treatment, intracanal post, composite resin core and restored with porcelain-fused-to-metal crown were generated according to micro-CT images. Two groups with different E and ν values for porcelain, metal coping alloy, resin cement and composite resin were established. The materials' properties for group GL were based on literature data, while for group GIE the impulse excitation technique was used. A load of 180 N was applied at 45° on the incisal third of the lingual surface of the canine tooth. All models were supported by the periodontal ligament (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) was calculated. The stress values revealed differences between the groups for both VMS distribution and value. The porcelain (GL: 5.966 MPa; GIE: 7.478 MPa), metal coping (GL: 3.811 MPa; GIE: 0.973 MPa) and core (GL: 4.771 MPa; GIE: 0.026 MPa) were significantly affected. In conclusion, this study showed that the determination of mechanical properties (E and ν) of materials is essential for the reliability on the results of FEA.