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Effect of hybrid layer and thickness on stress distribution of cervical wedge-shaped restorations
Evrim Eliguzeloglu1, Oguz Eraslan, Huma Omurlu
1DDS, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Yuzuncuyil, Van, Turkey.
Objectives:
The aim of this finite elemental stress analysis study was to evaluate the effect of a hybrid layer and the hybrid layer thickness on the shear stress distribution in mandibular premolar teeth under occlusal loading.
Methods:
The mandibular premolar tooth was selected based on the anatomical measurements suggested by Wheeler. The analysis was performed with a computer with the SAP 2000 structural analysis program. Three different mathematical models were evaluated; 1) composite restoration without a hybrid layer 2) composite restoration with a 1.5 mum thick hybrid layer and 3) composite restoration with a 3 mum thick hybrid layer. A total of 200 N of occlusal loading force was simulated from the buccal tubercule and central fossa of the premolar tooth. The findings were drawn by the Saplot program.
Results:
In model B, the output showed that hybrid layer reduced the shear stress concentration especially on gingival margin of the composite. Similarly shear stress intensity was decreased by a thick hybrid layer in model C, especially on the gingival margin of the composite.
Conclusions:
The hybrid layer and its thickness plays an important role on stress distribution and intensity in cervical restorations.
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