Antonio Gloria1, Saverio Maietta2, Massimo Martorelli3, Antonio Lanzotti3, David C Watts4, Pietro Ausiello5. 1. Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials - National Research Council of Italy, Naples, Italy. Electronic address: angloria@unina.it. 2. Department of Industrial Engineering, Fraunhofer JL IDEAS - University of Naples Federico II, Italy. Electronic address: smaietta@unina.it. 3. Department of Industrial Engineering, Fraunhofer JL IDEAS - University of Naples Federico II, Italy. 4. School of Medical Sciences and Photon Science Institute, University of Manchester, United Kingdom. 5. School of Dentistry - University of Naples Federico II, Italy.
Abstract
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.
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.
Authors: Mohamed A Qudaih; Salah A Yousief; Mahmoud N M Allabban; Ali Abkar Mohammed Nejri; Ahmed Mohamed Elmarakby Journal: Clin Cosmet Investig Dent Date: 2020-03-30
Authors: Saverio Maietta; Antonio Gloria; Giovanni Improta; Maria Richetta; Roberto De Santis; Massimo Martorelli Journal: J Healthc Eng Date: 2019-09-22 Impact factor: 2.682