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An unprepared natural tooth pontic is superior for anterior provisional fixed partial dentures, showing better stress distribution. This fiber-reinforced composite approach enhances stability and function for missing incisors.

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anterior provisional fixed partial denturefiber‐reinforced compositefinite element analysisfinite element methodmicro‐CTmissing central incisor

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Engineering
  • Finite Element Analysis

Background:

  • Provisional fixed partial dentures (FPDs) are crucial for restoring function and aesthetics during dental treatment.
  • Fiber-reinforced composites offer promising material properties for dental prosthetics.
  • Understanding stress distribution is vital for optimizing the longevity and performance of FPDs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze stress distribution in fiber-reinforced composite provisional FPDs using finite element analysis (FEA).
  • To compare the mechanical behavior of different pontic designs under static loads.

Main Methods:

  • Three anterior teeth (central and lateral incisors) were used to create models.
  • Fiber-reinforced composite strips were applied, and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) scans generated 3D replicas.
  • FEA was performed on provisional FPDs with different pontic types (composite, naturally prepared, natural unprepared) under static forces (100 N, 30 N, 0 N).

Main Results:

  • The unprepared natural tooth pontic exhibited the highest maximum stress values.
  • Stress values varied significantly across pontic types: composite (92.2–909.8 MPa), naturally prepared (116.4–646.7 MPa), and natural unprepared (93.8–393.5 MPa).

Conclusions:

  • An unprepared natural tooth pontic design is biomechanically superior for anterior provisional FPDs replacing missing central incisors.
  • This design demonstrates optimal stress distribution compared to other tested pontic types.
  • The findings support the use of unprepared natural tooth pontics for enhanced provisional FPD performance.