Effect of biomimetic material on stress distribution in mandibular molars restored with inlays: a three-dimensional finite element analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although biomimetic material has become increasingly popular in dental cosmetology nowadays, it remains unclear how it would affect the restored teeth during chewing. It is necessary to study the influence of biomimetic material on stress distribution in the restored teeth.

Methods

Eight three-dimensional finite element (FE) models were constructed and divided into two groups. Group 1 included the FE model of intact molar, and the FE models of inlay-restored molars fabricated from IPS e.max CAD, Lava Ultimate and biomimetic materials individually. Enamel was considered a homogeneous material. Group 2 included the FE models of intact molar and molars restored with inlays using IPS e.max CAD, Lava Ultimate and biomimetic materials individually, considering enamel as

SUBMITTER: Zhu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6745185 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature