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3D finite element analysis on esthetic indirect dental restorations under thermal and mechanical loading

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Thermo-mechanical finite element analyses in 3-D models are described for determination of the stress levels due to thermal and mechanical loads in a healthy and restored tooth. Transient thermo-mechanical analysis simulating the ingestion of cold and hot drinks was performed to determine the temperature distribution in the models of the teeth, followed by linear elastic stress analyses. The thermal loads were applied on the occlusal and lingual surfaces. Subsequently, coupled variation of the temperature and mastication loading was considered. The vertical loading was distributed at occlusal points, adding up to 180 N. Maximum stresses were verified in resin restoration under thermal loads. When studying coupled effect of mechanical loading with that arising from thermal effects, higher tensile stress values occurred in porcelain restorations, especially at the restoration–dentin interface. Regions of high tensile stress were detected and their possible clinical significance with respect to restoration damage and microleakage were discussed.

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  1. Department of Restoration Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antonio Carlos 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil

    Tulimar P. M. Cornacchia

  2. PPGMEC, Department of Structural Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antonio Carlos 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil

    Estevam B. Las Casas

  3. Department of Mechanical Design, State University of Campinas, R. Mendeleiev 200, Cidade Universitária “Zeferino Vaz”, Campinas, SP, 13083-970, Brazil

    Carlos Alberto Cimini Jr.

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Av. Antonio Carlos 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG, 31270-901, Brazil

    Rodrigo G. Peixoto

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Cornacchia, T.P.M., Las Casas, E.B., Cimini, C.A. et al. 3D finite element analysis on esthetic indirect dental restorations under thermal and mechanical loading. Med Biol Eng Comput 48, 1107–1113 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11517-010-0661-7

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