Optimum design for fixed partial dentures made of hybrid resin with glass fiber reinforcement by finite element analysis: effect of vertical reinforced thickness on fiber frame

Dent Mater J. 2007 Mar;26(2):280-9. doi: 10.4012/dmj.26.280.

Abstract

By means of finite element analysis, the optimal thickness of fiber framework placed in a fiber-reinforced composite bridge replacing the mandibular first molar was obtained. Test results demonstrated that more than 30% maximum principal stress was reduced by reinforcing with fiber framework in a thickness of up to 0.6 mm for 1.5-mm occlusal clearance. Indeed, maximum principal stress generated in lower embrasure of connectors was reduced from 107 MPa to 70 MPa by maximizing reinforcement effect.

MeSH terms

  • Composite Resins / chemistry*
  • Computer Simulation
  • Dental Stress Analysis / methods*
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Partial, Fixed*
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Glass
  • Humans
  • Mandible
  • Materials Testing
  • Methacrylates
  • Molar
  • Polyurethanes

Substances

  • Composite Resins
  • Methacrylates
  • Polyurethanes
  • fiberglass
  • urethanetrimethacrylate