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A Finite Element Approach for Locating the Center of Resistance of Maxillary Teeth
Published on: April 8, 2020
Three-dimensional finite element analysis of endodontically treated teeth with weakened radicular walls restored with
Érica Alves Gomes1, Danilo Bagini Gueleri2, Silvio Rocha Corrêa da Silva1
1Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, University of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
Statement Of Problem:
The restoration of weakened roots with glass fiber posts (GFPs) remains a challenge.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution of endodontically treated teeth with weakened radicular walls restored with different protocols by 3-dimensional finite element analysis (3D-FEA).
Material And Methods:
The following 4 models of endodontically treated maxillary canines restored with metal ceramic crowns were simulated on the basis of computed microtomographic images to characterize the groups: GNW (control), a nonweakened root restored with a GFP; GW, a weakened root restored with a GFP; GDA, a weakened root restored with a direct anatomic GFP; and GIA, a weakened root restored with an indirect anatomic GFP. Loads of 180 N were applied to the lingual surface on the incisal third of the teeth at 45 degrees. The models were supported by a periodontal ligament and fixed in 3 axes (x=y=z=0). The von Mises stress (VMS) was calculated.
Results:
All models exhibited VMS concentrations at the loading area and were distributed along the proximal surfaces of the root. The GFP exhibited a homogeneous stress distribution, and similar VMS distributions were observed in all of the reconstructive techniques.
Conclusions:
Similar stress distributions were observed in the endodontically treated teeth, regardless of root weakness and the reconstructive technique for the radicular walls.
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