Influence of the flexural modulus of prefabricated and experimental posts on the fracture strength and failure mode of composite resin cores

Dent Mater J. 2012 Feb 3;31(1):113-9. doi: 10.4012/dmj.2011-137. Epub 2012 Jan 21.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of flexural modulus of non-metal posts on the fracture strength and failure mode of composite resin cores. Thirty-two human premolars were divided into four groups: prefabricated glass fiber post with 1.0 mm diameter and composite resin core (Group PE1.0), that with 1.5 mm diameter and composite resin core (Group PE1.5), experimental post (flexural modulus; 4.25GPa) and composite resin core (Group EX), and preparation for abutment teeth only (Group NT). After a static loading test, the fracture strength and failure mode were recorded. Group NT (1670.81 N) showed higher fracture strength than Groups PE1.0 (866.44 N), PE1.5 (825.19 N) and EX (1075.63 N) (p<0.05). This study showed that the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth restored with composite resin cores is not influenced by the flexural modulus of non-metal posts.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bicuspid
  • Composite Resins / chemistry*
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Materials / chemistry*
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Dental Stress Analysis / instrumentation
  • Elastic Modulus
  • Glass / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Methacrylates / chemistry
  • Pliability
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
  • Polymethacrylic Acids / chemistry
  • Polyurethanes / chemistry
  • Post and Core Technique* / instrumentation
  • Resin Cements / chemistry
  • Root Canal Preparation / methods
  • Stress, Mechanical
  • Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic
  • Tooth, Nonvital / therapy

Substances

  • Clearfil Core
  • Composite Resins
  • Dental Materials
  • FiberKor, sculpture
  • Methacrylates
  • Polymethacrylic Acids
  • Polyurethanes
  • Resin Cements
  • fiberglass
  • urethane dimethacrylate luting resin
  • triethylene glycol dimethacrylate
  • Polyethylene Glycols