West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2023, Vol. 41 ›› Issue (5): 541-553.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2023.2023123

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Three-dimensional finite element stress analysis of surface-mounted inlays in repairing pulp-penetrating non-carious cervical lesion of maxillary first premolar

Ma Dian(), Qian Jie.()   

  1. Dept. of Prosthodontics, Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming 650100, China
  • Received:2023-04-19 Revised:2023-07-10 Online:2023-10-01 Published:2023-10-08
  • Contact: Qian Jie. E-mail:3194272135@qq.com;Janeqian2009@hotmail.com

Abstract:

Objective This study aimed to explore the stress distribution of surface-mounted inlays with two ceramic materials and different strategies for fiber post-restoration on pulp-penetrating non-carious cervical lesion in a maxillary first premolar to provide minimally invasive and reasonable restorative methods. Methods The cone beam computed tomography data of the standard right upper first premolar were selected. Healthy control (HC) and defective control (DC) finite element models were established. Then, eight experimental models were established according to two different ceramic materials (IPS e.max CAD [LD] and Lava Ultimate [LU]) and different locations of fiber post (without fiber post [NP], fiber post in buccal root canal [B], fiber post in palatal root canal [P], fiber post in both root canals [BP]), namely, LDNP, LDB, LDP, LDBP, LUNP, LUB, LUP, and LUBP. Axial load F1 and lateral load F2 were applied. Maximum principal stress and displacement of the buccal tip were investigated using finite element analysis software. Then, the percentage change of the following indicators in each experimental group was analyzed: stress of defective tip with group DC, stress of enamel and dentine, and displacement of buccal tips with group HC. It was considered similar when the percentage change was less than 5%. Results LD and LU groups could effectively reduce the stress of the defective tip, but the decreasing amplitude in the former was greater than that of the latter. For the stress of surface-mounted inlays and resin adhesive layer, LD groups were higher than LU groups, and no significant difference in stress peak was found among different experimental groups in the same material. In addition, fiber posts in double root canals could significantly reduce buccal tip displacement. Conclusion For pulp-penetrating non-carious cervical lesions, the restorative strategy of surface-mounted inlays could be applied. Compared with Lava Ultimate, IPS e.max CAD could better protect the defective tip tooth. Furthermore, fiber posts in double root canals could decrease overall deformation and increase the retention of surface-mounted inlays.

Key words: surface-mounted inlay, fiber post, stress analysis, displacement of buccal tip

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