Biomechanical three-dimensional finite element analysis of monolithic zirconia crown with different cement type.
- Author:
Seung Ryong HA
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- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords: Crowns; Dental cement; Dental stress analysis; Finite element analysis; Zirconium
- MeSH: Bite Force; Computer-Aided Design; Crowns*; Dental Cements; Dental Stress Analysis; Finite Element Analysis*; Glass; Glass Ionomer Cements; Polycarboxylate Cement; Resin Cements; Tooth; Zinc Phosphate Cement; Zirconium
- From:The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2015;7(6):475-483
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: PURPOSE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of various cement types on the stress distribution in monolithic zirconia crowns under maximum bite force using the finite element analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The models of the prepared #46 crown (deep chamfer margin) were scanned and solid models composed of the monolithic zirconia crown, cement layer, and prepared tooth were produced using the computer-aided design technology and were subsequently translated into 3-dimensional finite element models. Four models were prepared according to different cement types (zinc phosphate, polycarboxylate, glass ionomer, and resin). A load of 700 N was applied vertically on the crowns (8 loading points). Maximum principal stress was determined. RESULTS: Zinc phosphate cement had a greater stress concentration in the cement layer, while polycarboxylate cement had a greater stress concentration on the distal surface of the monolithic zirconia crown and abutment tooth. Resin cement and glass ionomer cement showed similar patterns, but resin cement showed a lower stress distribution on the lingual and mesial surface of the cement layer. CONCLUSION: The test results indicate that the use of different luting agents that have various elastic moduli has an impact on the stress distribution of the monolithic zirconia crowns, cement layers, and abutment tooth. Resin cement is recommended for the luting agent of the monolithic zirconia crowns.
