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OBJECTIVES: To analyze the influence of thickness and incisal extension of indirect veneers on the stress and strain generated in maxillary canine teeth. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A 3-dimensional maxillary canine model was validated with an in vitro strain gauge and exported to computer-assisted engineering software. Materials were considered homogeneous, isotropic, and elastic. Each canine tooth was then subjected to a 0.3 and 0.8 mm reduction on the facial surface, in preparations with and without incisal covering, and restored with a lithium disilicate veneer. A 50 N load was applied at 45° to the long axis of the tooth, on the incisal third of the palatal surface of the crown. RESULTS: The results showed a mean of 218.16 µstrain of stress in the in vitro experiment, and 210.63 µstrain in finite element analysis (FEA). The stress concentration on prepared teeth was higher at the palatal root surface, with a mean value of 11.02 MPa and varying less than 3% between the preparation designs. The veneers concentrated higher stresses at the incisal third of the facial surface, with a mean of 3.88 MPa and a 40% increase in less-thick veneers. The incisal cover generated a new stress concentration area, with values over 48.18 MPa. CONCLUSIONS: The mathematical model for a maxillary canine tooth was validated using FEA. The thickness (0.3 or 0.8 mm) and the incisal covering showed no difference for the tooth structure. However, the incisal covering was harmful for the veneer, of which the greatest thickness was beneficial.
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Objective: The aim of this study was to observe the influence of different occlusal contacts in a superior pre-molar structure using Finite Element Analysis. Material and Methods: A three-dimensional model of a superior pre-molar was designed to simulate three occlusion situations, namely central occlusion and two types of lateral occlusion contacts. The model presents enamel, dentin, a periodontal ligament and a fixation cylinder separately. All materials were considered isotropic, linear and homogeneous, and the contacts of each structure were perfectly bonded. On analysis software, a load was applied to an occlusal surface at 40° to the long axis on lateral contacts, and directed to the long axis on central occlusion contact. Results: The results were obtained in stress maps and the maximum values were then plotted in table for quantitative comparison, with the enamel concentrating more stress than dentin and the occlusal contact presenting the worst biomechanical behavior. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, it is possible conclude that: eccentric contacts have higher potential to develop abfraction lesions on the cervical region of teeth, thus increasing the magnitude of tensile and shear stresses. (AU)
Objetivo: observar a influência de diferentes contatos oclusais em uma estrutura pré-molar superior usando a análise por elementos finitos. Material e Métodos: um modelo tridimensional de pré-molar superior foi projetado para simular três situações de oclusão: oclusão central e dois tipos de contatos de oclusão lateral. O modelo apresentou esmalte, dentina, ligamento periodontal e um cilindro de fixação separadamente. Todos os materiais foram considerados isotrópicos, lineares e homogêneos, e os contatos de cada estrutura foram considerados perfeitamente ligados. No software de análise, aplicou-se uma carga na superfície oclusal a 40°, ao longo eixo do dente, nos contatos laterais e direcionada para apical no contato de oclusão central. Resultados: os resultados foram obtidos nos mapas de tensão e os valores máximos foram escritos em tabela para comparação quantitativa, com o esmalte concentrando mais tensão do que a dentina e o contato em cúspide de balanceio apresentando o pior comportamento biomecânico. Conclusão: dentro das limitações deste estudo, é possível concluir que: os contatos excêntricos facilitam o surgimento de lesões de abfração na região cervical dos dentes, pois aumentam a magnitude das tensões de tração e de cisalhamento. (AU)