[A three dimensional finite element study on stress distribution in maxillary central incisor restored with fiber post].
OBJECTIVE
To study the stress changes of maxillary central incisor restored with or without fiber post using three dimensional finite element method, and analysis the role of fiber post in determining the stress distribution in dentin.


METHODS
Three dimensional finite element models of maxillary central incisor with various remaining tooth structure were established by spiral CT, Mimics software and ANSYS software. Test samples were restored with all-ceramic crown and fiber post all-ceramic crown, respectively. The von Mises stress and maximal tensile stress of dentin were recorded.


RESULTS
The stress level in dentin of maxillary central incisor restored with fiber post all-ceramic crown was smaller than that restored with all-ceramic crown, the stress distribution of both were similar.


CONCLUSIONS
The apply of fiber post can reduce the stress level in dentin of maxillary central incisor and decrease the risk of tooth breakage, but not change the stress pattern.
Kang
Cheng-rong
CR
Dept. of Stomatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, Guangzhou 510080, China.
Wei
Su-hua
SH
Zhang
Mei-chao
MC
Zhang
Xin-chun
XC
D003776:Dental Porcelain; D003804:Dentin; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D019553:Tooth, Nonvital
D003776:Dental Porcelain