Finite element analysis of first maxillary molars restored with different post and core materials

Abstract

Abstract: PURPOSE: To analyze the stress magnitude and distribution of residual dentin in maxillary first molar restored with post and crown using three-dimension finite element methods. METHODS: An intact maxillary first molar was scanned using a 3DX multi-image micro-CT. Three-dimensional finite element models simulated an endodontically treated first maxillary molar restored with post and crown, which were varied in different number and material of post. A load of 480 N, simulating intercuspal occlusion, was applied vertically to the occlusal surface；and a load of 240 N simulating mastication was applied to the occlusal surface with a 45° angle to the long axis of the tooth. Von Mises stresses were calculated by MSC.Marc software. RESULTS: The maximum stresses among the post in the radicular portion increased as elastic modulus of the material increased. The stress values of remaining dentin observed in two-post group were lower than those in one post group and three-post group for cast metal post systems. In the test simulating mastication, the peak value of Von Mises stress was higher on remaining dentin among the post in the radicular portion and lower on the outer surface of residual tooth tissue than that in the test simulating intercuspal occlusion. CONCLUSIONS: The number, material of post and occlusal loading have influence on magnitude and distributionn of stress.

Key words: Post quantity, First maxillary molar, Von Mises stress, Finite element analysis

CLC Number:

R783.1

ZHAO Li, LI Li-jun, ZHAO Ke*, DENG Xu-liang*. Finite element analysis of first maxillary molars restored with different post and core materials[J]. Shanghai Journal of Stomatology, 2013, 22(6): 607-612.

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