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Efficient 3D finite element analysis of dental restorative procedures using micro-CT data.
Dent Mater. 2007 May; 23(5):539-48.DM

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

This investigation describes a rapid method for the generation of finite element models of dental structures and restorations.

METHODS

An intact mandibular molar was digitized with a micro-CT scanner. Surface contours of enamel and dentin were fitted following tooth segmentation based on pixel density using an interactive medical image control system. Stereolithography (STL) files of enamel and dentin surfaces were then remeshed to reduce mesh density and imported in a rapid prototyping software, where Boolean operations were used to assure the interfacial mesh congruence (dentinoenamel junction) and simulate different cavity preparations (MO/MOD preparations, endodontic access) and restorations (feldspathic porcelain and composite resin inlays). The different tooth parts were then imported in a finite element software package to create 3D solid models. The potential use of the model was demonstrated using nonlinear contact analysis to simulate occlusal loading. Cuspal deformation was measured at different restorative steps and correlated with existing experimental data for model validation and optimization.

RESULTS

Five different models were validated by existing experimental data. Cuspal widening (between mesial cusps) at 100 N load ranged from 0.4 microm for the unrestored tooth, 9-12 microm for MO, MOD cavities, to 12-21 microm for endodontic access cavities. Placement of an MOD adhesive restoration in porcelain resulted in 100% cuspal stiffness recovery (0.4 microm of cuspal widening at 100 N) while the composite resin inlay allowed for a partial recuperation of cusp stabilization (1.3 microm of cuspal widening at 100 N).

SIGNIFICANCE

The described method can generate detailed and valid three dimensional finite element models of a molar tooth with different cavities and restorative materials. This method is rapid and can readily be used for other medical (and dental) applications.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Magne P
University of Southern California, Division of Primary Oral Health Care, School of Dentistry, 925 West 34th Street, DEN 4366, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, USA. magne@usc.edu

MeSH

Bite ForceComposite ResinsComputer SimulationDental Cavity PreparationDental EnamelDental MaterialsDental PorcelainDental Restoration, PermanentDentinElasticityFinite Element AnalysisHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedImaging, Three-DimensionalInlaysModels, AnatomicModels, BiologicalMolarRoot Canal PreparationSoftwareTomography, X-Ray Computed

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Language

eng

PubMed ID

16730058

Citation

Magne, Pascal. "Efficient 3D Finite Element Analysis of Dental Restorative Procedures Using micro-CT Data." Dental Materials : Official Publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, vol. 23, no. 5, 2007, pp. 539-48.
Magne P. Efficient 3D finite element analysis of dental restorative procedures using micro-CT data. Dent Mater. 2007;23(5):539-48.
Magne, P. (2007). Efficient 3D finite element analysis of dental restorative procedures using micro-CT data. Dental Materials : Official Publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 23(5), 539-48.
Magne P. Efficient 3D Finite Element Analysis of Dental Restorative Procedures Using micro-CT Data. Dent Mater. 2007;23(5):539-48. PubMed PMID: 16730058.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Efficient 3D finite element analysis of dental restorative procedures using micro-CT data. A1 - Magne,Pascal, Y1 - 2006/05/26/ PY - 2005/11/03/received PY - 2006/03/23/revised PY - 2006/03/27/accepted PY - 2006/5/30/pubmed PY - 2007/6/6/medline PY - 2006/5/30/entrez SP - 539 EP - 48 JF - Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials JO - Dent Mater VL - 23 IS - 5 N2 - OBJECTIVES: This investigation describes a rapid method for the generation of finite element models of dental structures and restorations. METHODS: An intact mandibular molar was digitized with a micro-CT scanner. Surface contours of enamel and dentin were fitted following tooth segmentation based on pixel density using an interactive medical image control system. Stereolithography (STL) files of enamel and dentin surfaces were then remeshed to reduce mesh density and imported in a rapid prototyping software, where Boolean operations were used to assure the interfacial mesh congruence (dentinoenamel junction) and simulate different cavity preparations (MO/MOD preparations, endodontic access) and restorations (feldspathic porcelain and composite resin inlays). The different tooth parts were then imported in a finite element software package to create 3D solid models. The potential use of the model was demonstrated using nonlinear contact analysis to simulate occlusal loading. Cuspal deformation was measured at different restorative steps and correlated with existing experimental data for model validation and optimization. RESULTS: Five different models were validated by existing experimental data. Cuspal widening (between mesial cusps) at 100 N load ranged from 0.4 microm for the unrestored tooth, 9-12 microm for MO, MOD cavities, to 12-21 microm for endodontic access cavities. Placement of an MOD adhesive restoration in porcelain resulted in 100% cuspal stiffness recovery (0.4 microm of cuspal widening at 100 N) while the composite resin inlay allowed for a partial recuperation of cusp stabilization (1.3 microm of cuspal widening at 100 N). SIGNIFICANCE: The described method can generate detailed and valid three dimensional finite element models of a molar tooth with different cavities and restorative materials. This method is rapid and can readily be used for other medical (and dental) applications. SN - 0109-5641 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/16730058/Efficient_3D_finite_element_analysis_of_dental_restorative_procedures_using_micro_CT_data_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -