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Sun J, Jiang J, Xue Z, Ma H, Pan J, Qian K. Mechanical properties of cracked teeth with different dental materials and crown parameters: An in vitro proof-of-concept. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 145:106045. [PMID: 37506569 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2023.106045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This work analyzed and compared the mechanical properties of identical cracked tooth models treated with different materials and crown parameters. Thus, to provide dentists with a more structured way to select materials and geometric parameters and determine the strongest restoration model for cracked teeth. METHODS This work used finite element analysis (FEA). We applied 25 restorative models, including five restorative materials, and three preparation parameters. Seven mechanical properties of the cracked tooth preparation were analyzed using correlation analysis. RESULTS The highest lifetime of the cracked preparation was obtained for crowns with a 5° of polymerization, width = 0.8 mm, and a length offset of 0.2 mm. The highest lifetime was obtained with ZC crown material, but the least deformation of the cracked tip was obtained with LU material. SIGNIFICANCE The results showed that the larger MOE material for the crown and a reasonable increase in the thickness and length of the crown is a favorable method to prevent further cracks to extend. This FEA study, thereby forming a novel basis for clinical guidance as to preparation of dental crowns applicable to cracked teeth.
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- Jianpeng Sun
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, Heilongjiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, Heilongjiang, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, Heilongjiang, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Manufacturing and Intelligent Technology, Ministry of Education, Harbin University of Science and Technology, Harbin, 150080, Heilongjiang, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Peking University School of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, PR China
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- National Engineering Laboratory for Digital and Material Technology of Stomatology, Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing, 100081, PR China; Peking University School of Stomatology, Peking, 100081, PR China
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Skjold A, Schriwer C, Gjerdet NR, Øilo M. Fractographic analysis of 35 clinically fractured bi-layered and monolithic zirconia crowns. J Dent 2022; 125:104271. [PMID: 36041673 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2022.104271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2022] [Revised: 07/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this retrieval study was to analyze the fracture features and identify the fracture origin of zirconia-based single crowns that failed during clinical use. METHODS Thirty-five fractured single crowns were retrieved from dental practices (bi-layered, n=15; monolithic, n=20). These were analyzed according to fractographic procedures by optical and scanning electron microscopy to identify fracture patterns and fracture origins. The fracture origins were closely examined. The crown margin thickness and axial wall height were measured. RESULTS Three types of failure modes were observed: total fractures, marginal semilunar fractures, and incisal chippings. Most of the crowns (23) had fracture origins at the crown margin and seven of them had defects in the fracture origin area. The exact fracture origin was not possible to identify due to missing parts in four crowns. The crown wall thickness was 20% thinner and wall height 30% shorter in the fracture origin area compared to the opposite side. CONCLUSIONS The findings in this study show that fractography can reveal fracture origins and fracture modes of both monolithic and bi-layered dental zirconia. The findings indicate that the crown margin on the shortest axial wall is the most common fracture origin site. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Crown design factors such as material thickness at the margin, axial wall height and preparation type affects the risk of fracture. It is important to ensure that the crown margins are even and flawless.
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- Anneli Skjold
- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Aarstadveien 19. N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Aarstadveien 19. N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Aarstadveien 19. N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Aarstadveien 19. N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
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Borges ALS, Tribst JPM, de Lima AL, Dal Piva AMDO, Özcan M. Effect of occlusal anatomy of CAD/CAM feldspathic posterior crowns in the stress concentration and fracture load. Clin Exp Dent Res 2021; 7:1190-1196. [PMID: 34240808 PMCID: PMC8638277 DOI: 10.1002/cre2.454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the effect of restoration occlusal design on the maximum fracture load and stress distribution of a feldspathic ceramic crown. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty dentin analogues were used to simulate a full-crown preparation. Next, 20 feldspathic crowns were milled according to the occlusal design parameter available in the CAD database (Young or Adult). The crowns were cemented with dual cure resin-cement and loaded until fracture at 1 mm/min crosshead speed. Data were analyzed by using one-way ANOVA and Tukey tests (p < 0.05). The same geometry and experimental setup was modeled and exported to the computer aided engineering software and tensile stress concentration was calculated using the finite element method with 300 N occlusal load simulation. RESULTS The occlusal anatomy significantly influenced the load-to-fracture (p < 0.05). Adult design showed higher mean values (1149 ± 201 N) than Young design (454 ± 77 N). The maximum principal stress criteria showed similar stress pattern for both designs, however, the highest stress concentration was calculated for Young design (91 MPa) in the occlusal surface. CONCLUSIONS An anatomy design with reduced cusp angulation and less evident occlusal sulcus can reduce the stress concentration and increase the fracture load for feldspathic CAD/CAM posterior crowns.
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- Alexandre Luiz Souto Borges
- Department of Dental Materials and ProstheticsSão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and TechnologySão José dos CamposBrazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and ProstheticsSão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and TechnologySão José dos CamposBrazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and ProstheticsSão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and TechnologySão José dos CamposBrazil
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- Department of Dental Materials and ProstheticsSão Paulo State University (UNESP), Institute of Science and TechnologySão José dos CamposBrazil
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- Division of Dental Biomaterials, Center for Dental and Oral Medicine, Clinic for Reconstructive DentistryUniversity of ZurichZürichSwitzerland
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Shahmoradi M, Wan B, Zhang Z, Swain M, Li Q. Mechanical failure of posterior teeth due to caries and occlusal wear- A modelling study. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 125:104942. [PMID: 34800891 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present work is to explore the effect of occlusal wear and different types and degrees of caries on the mechanical performance and structural integrity of posterior teeth. METHODS Three-dimensional (3D) computational models with different combinations of caries parameters (caries location, caries size and caries induced pulp shrinkage) and occlusal wear factors (enamel thickness, marginal ridge height and cuspal slope) were developed and analyzed using the extended finite element method (XFEM) to identify the stress distribution, crack initiation load and ultimate fracture load values. The effect of a non-drilling conservative treatment using resin infiltration on the recovery of mechanical properties of carious molar teeth was also investigated. RESULTS Presence of fissural caries, worn proximal marginal ridge and decreased enamel thickness due to occlusal wear, imparted a significant negative effect on the crack initiation load value of the lower molar models. Accordingly, models with intact and strong proximal marginal ridge, generally exhibited higher crack initiation loading, regardless of caries size and location. Presence of fissure caries drastically decreased (55%-70%) the crack initiation load compared to sound teeth. The depth of the fissural lesion and the presence of proximal caries did not have a major effect on crack initiation load values. However, increasing the caries size resulted in lower final fracture load values in most of the cases. Accordingly, the groups with combined and connected large fissural and proximal lesions experienced the largest drop in the fracture load values compared to sound tooth models. The worst condition consisted of two connected large proximal and fissural caries with no proximal marginal ridge, in which the fracture load dramatically decreased to only 25% of that for sound teeth with intact marginal ridge. On the other hand, decreased cuspal slope due to occlusal wear and shrinkage of the pulp due to caries appeared to have a protective role and a direct relation with the fracture resistance of the tooth. Following the application of resin infiltration on the carious models, the crack initiation load and the fracture load could recover up to 75% and 90% of the values for the corresponding sound tooth models, respectively. SIGNIFICANCE Presence of fissural caries, if not treated (either with remineralization, resin infiltration or restoration), can be a major risk factor in the initiation of tooth fracture. When combined with decreased enamel thickness and loss of proximal marginal ridge due to mechanical or chemical wear, the weakening effect of the caries will be amplified specially in teeth with steep cuspal slopes. The application of a conservative treatment with resin infiltration can be an effective approach in prevention of further mechanical failure of demineralized enamel. The findings of this study emphasize the importance of early interventions in the management of caries for the prevention of future cuspal or tooth fracture especially in subjects with higher risk factors for tooth fracture such as caries, wear and bruxism.
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- Mahdi Shahmoradi
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia.
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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Torres C, Ávila D, Gonçalves LL, Meirelles L, Mailart MC, Di Nicoló R, Borges AB. Glass Ionomer Versus Self-adhesive Cement and the Clinical Performance of Zirconia Coping/Press-on Porcelain Crowns. Oper Dent 2021; 46:362-373. [PMID: 34491349 DOI: 10.2341/20-229-c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This split-mouth clinical study investigated the effect of luting cement on the performance of veneered yttrium-stabilized tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP) zirconia crowns. METHODS AND MATERIALS A total of 60 crowns prepared with Y-TZP coping and press-on porcelain were made with a split-mouth design in 30 participants. The crowns were cemented either with glass ionomer cement (GIC) (Meron, Voco) or with self-adhesive resin cement (Bifix-SE, Voco). The restorations were assessed immediately after treatment and after 6, 12, 24, 36, and 48 months using the modified United States Public Health Service criteria. The parameters analyzed were retention, color stability, marginal discoloration, marginal adaptation, surface roughness, anatomic form, and secondary caries. The differences between the groups were analyzed by the Fisher exact test in each period of evaluation. The survival rate was analyzed with the Kaplan-Meier and log-rank test (α=0.05). RESULTS After 48 months, 20 participants attended the recall. During the period of evaluation, 1 crown cemented with glass ionomer cement and 1 crown cemented with resin cement lost retention. Color match, marginal discoloration and adaptation, surface roughness, and anatomic form did not change in any of the periods evaluated, and no secondary caries was observed. No significant differences were found between the 2 luting cements for any of the clinical parameters analyzed, nor for the survival rates during the study. CONCLUSIONS The type of cement did not influence the performance of the crowns after 48 months of clinical use. Both cements resulted in adequate retention rates, aesthetic and functional outcomes, and biological response.
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Ellakwa A, Raju R, Sheng C, Rajan G, Prusty BG. Acoustic emission and finite element study on the influence of cusp angles on zirconia dental crowns. Dent Mater 2020; 36:1524-1535. [PMID: 32981750 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The effect of cusp angle on the load-carrying capacity and failure behaviour of BionZ Diamond zirconia crowns is carried out using experimental and numerical investigations. METHODS The experimental program using monolithic crowns were divided into three groups (n = 14) for three cusp angles, 60, 80 and 120 degrees and were tested to failure under the static load. A 2-channel acoustic emission (AE) system was used to monitor the failure process while the piezo sensors were attached to the rigid stainless-steel jig for recoding the AE events. Load-displacement and AE response were simultaneously monitored until failure of specimens. Parametric AE analysis was conducted for the factors such as amplitude, energy released, signal duration and cumulative counts, for each AE signal. Fast Fourier transform (FFT) was conducted to assess the frequency at failure. Linear finite element analysis (FEA) was carried out using commercial software Ansys Workbench 19.1 to present the stress distribution and failure modes. Post-failure surface morphology study was carried out using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and statistical analysis was performed using Weibull analysis. RESULTS All the samples in three different groups have failed at the mid-line, splitting the zirconia crowns into two equal pieces. The load to failure was directly proportional to the cusp angle in crowns; 120° group had the highest load-carrying capacity of 2.93 ± 0.26 kN while 60 and 80° groups had a failure load of 2.46 ± 0.53 and 2.52 ± 0.16 kN, respectively. Parametric AE analysis revealed that the failure was instantaneous and 60-degree samples had higher AE signature. FE analysis showed the crack initiation at the occlusal surface of the crown which is in agreement with the SEM images. A close agreement of results for the load and stress distribution from FEA complemented with the experimental study. SIGNIFICANCE Optimisation of cusp-angle could help clinicians to accurately design the monolithic zirconia crown focussing on maximum load-carrying capacity, increasing the restoration life.
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- Ayman Ellakwa
- Biomaterials Unit & Department of Prosthodontics and Oral Rehabilitation, Sydney Dental School, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2010, Australia.
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia.
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia
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- ARC Centre for Automated Manufacture of Advanced Composites, School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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Shahmoradi M, Wan B, Zhang Z, Wilson T, Swain M, Li Q. Monolithic crowns fracture analysis: The effect of material properties, cusp angle and crown thickness. Dent Mater 2020; 36:1038-1051. [DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Effect of different implant configurations on biomechanical behavior of full-arch implant-supported mandibular monolithic zirconia fixed prostheses. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2019; 102:103490. [PMID: 31877512 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Mechanical failure of zirconia-based full-arch implant-supported fixed dental prostheses (FAFDPs) remains a critical issue in prosthetic dentistry. The option of full-arch implant treatment and the biomechanical behaviour within a sophisticated screw-retained prosthetic structure have stimulated considerable interest in fundamental and clinical research. This study aimed to analyse the biomechanical responses of zirconia-based FAFDPs with different implant configurations (numbers and distributions), thereby predicting the possible failure sites and the optimum configuration from biomechanical aspect by using finite element method (FEM). Five 3D finite element (FE) models were constructed with patient-specific heterogeneous material properties of mandibular bone. The results were reported using volume-averaged von-Mises stresses (σVMVA) to eliminate numerical singularities. It was found that wider placement of multi-unit copings was preferred as it reduces the cantilever effect on denture. Within the limited areas of implant insertion, the adoption of angled multi-unit abutments allowed the insertion of oblique implants in the bone and wider distribution of the multi-unit copings in the prosthesis, leading to lower stress concentration on both mandibular bone and prosthetic components. Increasing the number of supporting implants in a FAFDPs reduced loading on each implant, although it may not necessarily reduce the stress concentration in the most posterior locations significantly. Overall, the 6-implant configuration was a preferable configuration as it provided the most balanced mechanical performance in this patient-specific case.
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Wan B, Shahmoradi M, Zhang Z, Shibata Y, Sarrafpour B, Swain M, Li Q. Modelling of stress distribution and fracture in dental occlusal fissures. Sci Rep 2019; 9:4682. [PMID: 30886223 PMCID: PMC6423029 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-41304-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to investigate the fracture behaviour of fissural dental enamel under simulated occlusal load in relation to various interacting factors including fissure morphology, cuspal angle and the underlying material properties of enamel. Extended finite element method (XFEM) was adopted here to analyse the fracture load and crack length in tooth models with different cusp angles (ranging from 50° to 70° in 2.5° intervals), fissural morphologies (namely U shape, V shape, IK shape, I shape and Inverted-Y shape) and enamel material properties (constant versus graded). The analysis results showed that fissures with larger curved morphology, such as U shape and IK shape, exhibit higher resistance to fracture under simulated occlusal load irrespective of cusp angle and enamel properties. Increased cusp angle (i.e. lower cusp steepness), also significantly enhanced the fracture resistance of fissural enamel, particularly for the IK and Inverted-Y shape fissures. Overall, the outcomes of this study explain how the interplay of compositional and structural features of enamel in the fissural area contribute to the resistance of the human tooth against masticatory forces. These findings may provide significant indicators for clinicians and technicians in designing/fabricating extra-coronal dental restorations and correcting the cuspal inclinations and contacts during clinical occlusal adjustment.
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- Boyang Wan
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Computing, Engineering and Mathematics, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, 2751, Australia
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, Division of Biomaterials and Engineering, Showa University School of Dentistry, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- The University of Sydney, Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, 2145, Australia
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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Effect of preparation design for all-ceramic restoration on maxillary premolar: a 3D finite element study. J Prosthodont Res 2018; 62:436-442. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2018.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2017] [Revised: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Zhang D, Han X, Zhang Z, Liu J, Jiang C, Yoda N, Meng X, Li Q. Identification of dynamic load for prosthetic structures. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2017; 33. [PMID: 28425209 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.2889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 04/15/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Dynamic load exists in numerous biomechanical systems, and its identification signifies a critical issue for characterizing dynamic behaviors and studying biomechanical consequence of the systems. This study aims to identify dynamic load in the dental prosthetic structures, namely, 3-unit implant-supported fixed partial denture (I-FPD) and teeth-supported fixed partial denture. The 3-dimensional finite element models were constructed through specific patient's computerized tomography images. A forward algorithm and regularization technique were developed for identifying dynamic load. To verify the effectiveness of the identification method proposed, the I-FPD and teeth-supported fixed partial denture structures were investigated to determine the dynamic loads. For validating the results of inverse identification, an experimental force-measuring system was developed by using a 3-dimensional piezoelectric transducer to measure the dynamic load in the I-FPD structure in vivo. The computationally identified loads were presented with different noise levels to determine their influence on the identification accuracy. The errors between the measured load and identified counterpart were calculated for evaluating the practical applicability of the proposed procedure in biomechanical engineering. This study is expected to serve as a demonstrative role in identifying dynamic loading in biomedical systems, where a direct in vivo measurement may be rather demanding in some areas of interest clinically.
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- Dequan Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- Division of Advanced Prosthetic Dentistry, Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, 4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, 980-8575, Japan
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, China
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- School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, 2006, Australia
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Fracture behaviors of ceramic tissue scaffolds for load bearing applications. Sci Rep 2016; 6:28816. [PMID: 27403936 PMCID: PMC4941535 DOI: 10.1038/srep28816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Healing large bone defects, especially in weight-bearing locations, remains a challenge using available synthetic ceramic scaffolds. Manufactured as a scaffold using 3D printing technology, Sr-HT-Gahnite at high porosity (66%) had demonstrated significantly improved compressive strength (53 ± 9 MPa) and toughness. Nevertheless, the main concern of ceramic scaffolds in general remains to be their inherent brittleness and low fracture strength in load bearing applications. Therefore, it is crucial to establish a robust numerical framework for predicting fracture strengths of such scaffolds. Since crack initiation and propagation plays a critical role on the fracture strength of ceramic structures, we employed extended finite element method (XFEM) to predict fracture behaviors of Sr-HT-Gahnite scaffolds. The correlation between experimental and numerical results proved the superiority of XFEM for quantifying fracture strength of scaffolds over conventional FEM. In addition to computer aided design (CAD) based modeling analyses, XFEM was conducted on micro-computed tomography (μCT) based models for fabricated scaffolds, which took into account the geometric variations induced by the fabrication process. Fracture strengths and crack paths predicted by the μCT-based XFEM analyses correlated well with relevant experimental results. The study provided an effective means for the prediction of fracture strength of porous ceramic structures, thereby facilitating design optimization of scaffolds.
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