Failure analysis of a new post-and-core restoration system using the finite element method

Boldt, Julian and Richter, Ernst-Juergen and Schilling, Kai-Uwe and Proff, Peter and Gedrange, Tomasz and Rottner, Kurt (2008) Failure analysis of a new post-and-core restoration system using the finite element method. BIOMEDIZINISCHE TECHNIK, 53 (5). pp. 251-254. ISSN 0013-5585,

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Abstract

Human teeth with substantial coronal defects are subject to reconstruction by means of post-and-core restorations. Typically, such a restoration comprises a slightly cylindrical post onto which an abutment of varying shape, depending on the designated restoration, is attached. As clinical results are not satisfactory to date, a new post-and-core design which makes use of positive locking (rather than relying on chemical bonding agents for retention in the residual root) was proposed. Using proprietary burs, an inversely conical hole is machined into the root, into which the prefabricated post-and-core restoration is inserted. This part can be spread at the bottom to match the cavity's undercut form, resulting in a positive lock which can only be separated by destruction of root, restoration or both. Another key feature of this system is a ring/groove geometry which is able to absorb the wedging forces created by said spreading and the stress of loading of the restoration which arises from mascatory forces. To assess the properties, especially in terms of the stress imposed on the remaining tooth at highest possible loading, both finite element simulations and in vitro failure tests were performed and the findings compared. The results suggest that the parameters of the finite element simulations are in good agreement with reality. As calculated and measured force levels immediately before failure of the restoration are high, the introduced new geometry has significant advantages over the classical restoration.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH; failure mode; finite element method; positive locking; post-and-core restoration; tooth
Subjects: 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine
Divisions: Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Kieferorthopädie
Depositing User: Dr. Gernot Deinzer
Date Deposited: 11 Nov 2020 09:23
Last Modified: 11 Nov 2020 09:23
URI: https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/31559

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