Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2018, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (2): 183-188.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.0004

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Construction of a three-dimensional finite element model of pulp-exposed maxillary premolar with wedge-shaped defect restored by fiber post

Mo Si-su1, Bao Wei2, Shen Qing-yi3 
  

  1. 1Shanghai Delun Dental Clinic, Shanghai 200041, China; 2Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Huashan Hospital, Shanghai 200041, China; 3Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Disease Center, Shanghai 200031, China
  • Received:2017-08-14 Online:2018-01-18 Published:2018-01-18
  • Contact: Shen Qing-yi, Associate chief physician, Department of Prosthodontics, Shanghai Stomatological Disease Center, Shanghai 200031, China
  • About author:Mo Si-su, M.D., Attending physician, Shanghai Delun Dental Clinic, Shanghai 200041, China Bao Wei, Master, Attending physician, Department of Stomatology, Shanghai Huashan Hospital, Shanghai 200041, China Mo Si-su and Bao Wei contributed equally to this work.
  • Supported by:
    Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau Project, No. 20114136

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: To date, there is no report on the successful construction of a three-dimensional finite element model of maxillary premolar with wedge-shaped defect restored by fiber post.
OBJECTIVE: To establish the three-dimensional finite element model of maxillary premolar with wedge-shaped defect restored by fiber post.
METHODS: Micro-CT was used to obtain imaging information of the human maxillary first premolar sample. Then Mimics, Geomagic and Hypermesh were used to establish a clear-structured three-dimensional finite element model of pulp-exposed maxillary premolar with wedge-shaped defect restored by fiber post.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The three-dimensional finite element model of normal maxillary premolar had 180 119 units and 33 289 nodes. Compared with the real subject, the three-dimensional finite element model of maxillary premolar with wedge-shaped defect restored by fiber post had vivid appearance, good image quality and accurate grid partitioning with 237 496 units and 43 965 nodes in total, which could obtain good results in the aspects of geometry, boundary constraint and mechanical compatibility. Moreover, it could better simulate the mechanical stress distribution of diseased teeth under occlusion to further confirm the magnitude and distribution of forces, thereby providing a better basis for future biomechanical studies. 

Key words: Bicuspid, Post and Core Technique, Finite Element Analysis, Tissue Engineering

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