West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2019, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (6): 636-641.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2019.06.012

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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of cuspal-coverage thickness influence on the stress distribution of all-ceramic onlay-restored premolars

She Yahu,Zhang Yiyi,Liu Yuxuan,Fang Changyun()   

  1. Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
  • Received:2019-04-05 Revised:2019-07-25 Online:2019-12-01 Published:2019-11-27
  • Contact: Changyun Fang E-mail:fangcy@csu.edu.cn
  • Supported by:
    The National Natural Science Foundation of China(81600915)

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the influence of cuspal-coverage thickness on the stress distribution of all-ceramic onlay-restored premolars by using 3D finite element (FE) analysis and to provide references for the design of all-ceramic onlays for clinical application.Methods 3D FE models of all-ceramic onlays with three cuspal-coverage thicknesses (2, 3, and 4 mm) of endodontically treated maxillary premolar were constructed based on micro-CT images. Stress distributions in the onlay, adhesive resin cement layer, and dentin of models were analyzed under vertical load (600 N) and oblique load (200 N).Results When the cuspal-coverage thickness increased, the peak maximum principal stress value decreased inside the onlay but increased in the margin of the adhesive resin cement layer. In addition, stress concentration areas increased in the coronal residual dentin on the palatal side under oblique load.Conclusion An increase in the cuspal-coverage thickness of all-ceramic onlays may reduce the risk of rupture of the restoration but may deteriorate the restoration and cause palatal dentin fracture.

Key words: finite element analysis, all-ceramic onlay, cuspal-coverage, root canal therapy

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