title: An adaptive finite-element approach for the analysis of dental restorations.
abstract: The present paper deals with the problem of stresses generated during the setting process of polymer tooth fillings. A finite element procedure capable of accurately predicting the stresses along an interface between two different materials is presented. Adaptation of the finite element mesh is carried out based on a simple error estimator. The procedure is tested against benchmark problems and then applied to polymer tooth fillings. The results of the study are relevant in understanding and improving the behaviour of dental restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Civil Engineering, University College of Swansea, UK.
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Hübsch
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Middleton
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rees
authors.forename: P H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Jacobsen
mesh_terms: D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D003765:Models, Dental; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength
chemical_list: D003764:Dental Materials