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FE analysis of conceptual hybrid composite endodontic post designs in anterior teeth
Antonio Gloria1, Saverio Maietta2, Massimo Martorelli2
1Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy.
Objectives:
To assess conceptual designs of dental posts consisting of polyetherimide (PEI) reinforced with carbon (C) and glass (G) glass fibers in endodontically treated anterior teeth.
Methods:
3D tessellated CAD and geometric models of endodontically treated anterior teeth were generated from Micro-CT scan images. Model C-G/PEI composite posts with different Young's moduli were analyzed by Finite Element (FE) methods post A (57.7GPa), post B (31.6GPa), post C (from 57.7 to 9.0GPa in the coronal-apical direction). A load of 50N was applied at 45° to the longitudinal axis of the tooth, acting on the palatal surface of the crown. The maximum principal stress distribution was determined along the post and at the interface between the post and the surrounding structure.
Results:
Post C, with Young's modulus decreasing from 57.7 to 9.0GPa in the coronal-apical direction, reduced the maximum principal stress distribution in the restored tooth. Post C gave reduced stress and the most uniform stress distribution with no stress concentration, compared to the other C-G/PEI composite posts.
Significance:
The FE analysis confirmed the ability of the functionally graded post to dissipate stress from the coronal to the apical end. Hence actual (physical) C-G/PEI posts could permit optimization of stress distributions in endodontically treated anterior teeth.
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