Effect of fibre‐reinforced composite on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

The aim of this study is to evaluate the fracture resistance of root‐filled teeth restored with fibre‐reinforced composite (everX posterior). Fifty mandibular molars were divided into five groups (n = 10). Group 1: no treatment was applied (intact teeth). Group 2–5: canals were prepared and root filled. Group 2: no coronal restoration was placed. Group 3: teeth were coronally restored with composite. Group 4: composite restorations were performed following polyethylene fibre insertion at the cavity base. Group 5: composite resin placed over everX posterior. After thermocycling (5–55°C, 5000×), fracture resistance was measured. Mean force load for each sample was recorded in Newtons (N). Results were statistically analysed with one‐way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey's tests. The mean force required to fracture samples and standard deviations are as follows: group 1: 2859.5 ± 551.27 N, group 2: 318.97 ± 108.67 N, group 3: 1489.5 ± 505.04 N, group 4: 1958.3 ± 362.94 N, group 5: 2550.7 ± 586.1 N. everX posterior (group 5) was higher than groups 2, 3 and 4 (P < 0.05). There were no significant differences between everX posterior and intact teeth (P > 0.05). Placing fibre‐reinforced composite under composite increased the fracture strength of root‐filled teeth to the level of intact teeth.     

The effect of fibre insertion on fracture resistance of root filled molar teeth with MOD preparations restored with composite

AIM: To evaluate the effect of using flowable composite with or without leno woven ultra high modulus polyethylene fibre reinforcement on fracture resistance of root filled mandibular molars with mesio-occlusodistal (MOD) preparations. METHODOLOGY: Sixty sound extracted human mandibular molars were randomly assigned to five groups (n = 12). Group 1 did not receive any preparation. From groups 2 to 5, the teeth were root filled and MOD preparations were created. Group 2 remained unrestored. Group 3 was restored with a dentine bonding system (DBS; SE Bond, Kuraray, Japan) and composite resin (CR) (AP-X; Kuraray). In group 4, flowable composite resin (Protect Liner F; Kuraray) was used before restoring teeth with CR. In group 5, leno woven ultra high modulus polyethylene ribbon fibre (Ribbond, Seattle, WA, USA) was inserted into the cavities in a buccal to lingual direction and the teeth were then restored with DBS and CR. After finishing and polishing, the specimens were stored in 100% humidity at 37 degrees C for 1 day. Compressive loading of the teeth was performed using a universal testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm min(-1). The mean load necessary to fracture the samples were recorded in newtons (N) and were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey post-hoc test. RESULTS: The mean load necessary to fracture the samples in each group were (in N): group 1: 1676.75 +/-154.63(a), group 2: 376.51 +/- 37.36(b), group 3: 733.23 +/- 133.33(c), group 4: 786.48 +/- 145.34(c), group 5: 943.63 +/- 121.15(d). There were statistically significant differences between the groups annotated with different letters. CONCLUSIONS: (i) Use of flowable composite resin under composite restorations had no effect on fracture resistance of root filled molar teeth with MOD preparations, (ii) use of polyethylene ribbon fibre under composite restorations in root filled teeth with MOD preparations significantly increased fracture strength.     

Evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with composite resin along with fibre insertion in different positions in vitro

This study was carried out to compare the different techniques of placement of polyethylene fibre (Ribbond) on reinforcement of endodontically treated teeth with MOD cavities in vitro. Forty extracted human premolars were randomly assigned to four groups (n = 10). Teeth in Groups I–IV received root canal treatment and a MOD cavity preparation, with gingival cavosurface margin 1.5 mm in coronal to cementoenamel junction. Group I served as no fibre group, Group II as occlusal fibre group, Group III as base fibre group and Group IV as dual‐fibre group (occlusal and base both). Subsequent to restoring with composite resin and thermocycling, a vertical compressive force was applied at a cross‐head speed of 0.5 mm min^?1 using universal testing machine until fracture. Data were analysed using one‐way analysis of variance and Tukey's post hoc tests. Fracture resistance was significantly highest in dual‐fibre group (P < 0.001) as compared with other groups. The highest favourable fracture rate was observed in the base fibre group (70%). This study concluded that the use of polyethylene fibre inserted over or under the restoration significantly increased the fracture strength of the root canal‐treated teeth and maximum fracture resistance was observed when cavity was restored using dual‐fibre technique.     

Effect of ferrule height and glass fibre post length on fracture resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated teeth

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the combined effect of ferrule height and post length on fracture resistance and failure mode of endodontically treated teeth restored with glass fibre posts, composite resin cores and crowns. Ninety human maxillary central incisors were endodontically treated and divided into three groups (n = 30) according to the ferrule heights: 4, 2 and 0 mm, respectively. Post spaces in each group were prepared at 2/3, 1/2 and 1/3 of the root length (n = 10). The specimens were received fibre posts, composite resin core build up and cast metal crowns. After thermocycling, compressive static load was applied at an angle of 135° to the crowns. Two‐way analysis of variance showed significant differences in the failure load in the ferrule height groups, no significant differences in post length groups and no significant interaction between ferrule heights and post lengths. More restorable failure modes were observed.     

Resistance to fracture of restored endodontically treated teeth

Abstract Endodontically treated teeth were restored by 8 different methods. Copper rings were filled with commercial hard setting cement and the teeth were placed into the cement to the level of the cemento-enamel junction. The teeth were grouped according to restorative methods, mounted in an Instron T.T. machine and subjected to a slowly increasing compressive force until fracture occurred. The force of fracture for each tooth was recorded and the results in the various groups compared. All teeth fractured in a similar manner, irrespective of restorative method used. Preparation of a post space in the roots significantly weakened the teeth. Cementation of a steel parapost with zinc oxyphosphate cement did not significantly strengthen the teeth. Filling the post space and the access cavity with a composite resin following acid etching of the root canal and cavity walls strengthened the teeth more than other methods used to restore them. This finding may be of clinical importance, for instance in the restoration of endodontically treated young teeth with incomplete root formation and wide root canals.     

桩核直径和材料种类对根管治疗后牙齿抗折强度的影响

目的：本研究的目的为评估不同直径的铸造纯钛桩和玻璃纤维桩对根管治疗后牙齿抗折强度的影响。方法：选择50颗新近拔除的上颌中切牙,根管治疗后将样本完全随机分为5组（n=10）：A组：1．35mm铸造纯钛桩;B组：1．5mm铸造纯钛桩;C组：1．375mm预成玻璃纤维桩;D组1．5mm预成玻璃纤维桩;E组：树脂修复。采用万能材料测试机对样本的抗折强度进行测试,对实验结果进行统计分析并进行断裂模式分析。结果：5组样本的抗折强度如下：A组404．22±73．92N,B组488．17±78．68N,C组280．32±45．23N,D组317．53±50．87N,E组222．76±38．67N。其中C组与D组组问两两比较差异无统计学意义∽〉0．05）,其余各组间比较差异均有统计学意义（p〈0．05）。铸造纯钛桩主要表现为不可修复的根中或根尖损伤,而预成玻璃纤维桩主要表现为可修复的根颈部损伤或桩折。结论：铸造纯钛桩核修复上颌中切牙表现为较高的抗折强度,可承受较大载荷,而玻璃纤维桩核修复对牙根的破坏小,有利于患牙的再治疗。     

桩核对根管治疗牙修复后强度的影响

目的　比较不同修复方法对根管治疗牙修复后强度的影响。方法　 6 0个完整拔除的人上中切牙 ,根管治疗后随机分为 5组 ,每组 12个。A组 :完整的根管治疗牙 ;B组 :根管治疗后烤瓷熔附金属 (PFM)全冠修复 ;C组 :牙体预备保留 2 0mm高的牙本质套圈 ,铸造金属桩核及PFM全冠修复 ;D组 :牙体预备无牙本质套圈 ,铸造金属桩核及PFM全冠修复 ;E组 :牙体预备保留 2 0mm高的牙本质套圈 ,Parapost预成桩、复合树脂核及PFM全冠修复。在MTS 810材料试验机上沿与牙长轴成 135度方向加载 ,测试折裂强度。结果采用方差分析。结果　牙体预备保留 2 0mm高的牙本质套圈 ,铸造金属桩核及PFM全冠修复者折裂强度最高 ,为 (1793 5 9± 387 93)N ;完整的根管治疗牙次之 ,为(146 6 6 8± 2 40 11)N ;其余 3组的折裂强度 (95 8 49± 2 86 0 2 )N、(992 98± 2 91 0 0 )N、(994 94± 2 85 0 4)N之间 ,差异无显著性。修复牙有无牙本质套圈 ,其折裂强度间差异有高度显著性 (P <0 0 1)。结论　桩核能否增强根管治疗牙的抗折裂强度与其修复设计有关 ,牙本质套圈可明显增强根管治疗牙的抗折裂能力。     

Ferrule design and fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

This study evaluated the fracture resistance of pulpless teeth with various ferrule designs and amounts of coronal tooth structure. One millimeter of coronal tooth structure above the crown margin substantially increased the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, whereas a contrabevel at either the tooth-core junction or the crown margin was ineffective. The thickness of axial tooth structure at the crown margin did not appreciably improve resistance to fracture.     

Adhesive restoration of anterior endodontically treated teeth: influence of post length on fracture strength

Objectives

This study aims to evaluate the fracture resistance of endodontically treated anterior teeth restored with crowns made of composite or ceramic and retained without the use of a post (endocrowns) or with posts of 5 mm (short) and 10 mm in length (long).

Material and methods

Forty-eight intact maxillary incisors were selected for the study. After endodontic treatment, the crowns were sectioned 2 mm coronally to the cementoenamel junction provided with a ferrule of 2 mm. The roots were randomly divided into six groups (n?=?8) according to the post length and type of coronary restoration. The crowns were fabricated with the chairside economical restoration of esthetic ceramics system. Group 1 was restored with a 10-mm glass fiber post, composite core, and a full-coverage ceramic crown (LPCer); group 2, with a 5-mm glass fiber post, composite core, and a full-coverage ceramic crown (SPCer); group 3, with a 10-mm glass fiber post, composite core, and a full-coverage composite crown (LPCpr); group 4, with a 5-mm glass fiber post, composite core, and a full-coverage composite crown (SPCpr); and groups 5 (EndoCer) and 6 (EndoCpr) were restored with ceramic and composite endocrowns, respectively. The teeth were then thermomechanically loaded in a chewing machine. After fatigue, the specimens were loaded to fracture. Data were analyzed with ANOVA and chi-square test. Mode of failure was defined as repairable or non-repairable.

Results

Presence of post, post length, and crown material had no significant effect on the fracture resistance. Groups restored with endocrowns presented a higher number of repairable fractures in respect to the other groups.

Conclusions

Presence of a post had no effect on the restorations’ fracture strength.

Clinical relevance

Although this in vitro study has some limitations in respect to its clinical relevance, the restoration of largely destroyed anterior teeth with the use of an endocrown or a short glass fiber post might have advantages over a large glass fiber post.     

Influence of access cavity design on fracture strength of endodontically treated lower molars

To assess whether access cavity design influences the fracture strength of endodontically treated and restored molars. Fifty human lower molars with standard crown dimensions were selected and assigned to the following groups: S – positive control (healthy tooth), ET – negative control (conventional endodontic access (CEA) and no restoration), NI – negative control (minimally invasive endodontic access (MEA) and no restoration), ETR (CEA + restoration with Bulkfill flow) and NIR (MEA + restoration with Bulkfill flow). The specimens were subjected to a compression test. The teeth were inspected for the site of fracture: either pulp floor or cusp. ANOVA, followed by Tukey’s multiple comparison test (α = 5%), was used for statistical analysis. The type of access cavity preparation did not increase the fracture strength of endodontically treated teeth. Even with the restoration, all teeth with endodontic access performed had a higher incidence of fractures at the pulp chamber floor level.     

In vitro fracture resistance of molar teeth restored with a short fibre-reinforced composite material

Objectives

The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the efficiency of a short fibre-reinforced composite (SFRC) material compared to conventional composites when restoring class II. MOD cavities in molar teeth with different layering techniques.

Methods

One hundred and thirty mandibular third molars were divided into 5 groups (n = 26). Except for the control group (intact teeth), in all other groups MOD cavities were prepared. The cavities were restored by either conventional composite with horizontal and oblique layering or by SFRC with horizontal and oblique layering. The specimens were submitted to static fracture toughness test. Fracture thresholds and fracture patterns were evaluated.

Results

In general, no statistically significant difference was found in fracture toughness between the study groups, except for horizontally layered conventional composite restorations, which turned out to be significantly weaker than controls. However, SFRC yielded noticeably higher fracture thresholds and only obliquely applied SFRC restorations exhibited favourable fracture patterns above chance level.

Conclusions

The application of SFRC did not lead to a statistically significant improvement of the fracture toughness of molar teeth with MOD cavities. Still, SFRC applied in oblique increments measurably reduces the chance of unrestorable fractures of molar teeth with class II MOD cavities.

Clinical significance

The restoration of severely weakened molar teeth with the use of SFRC combined with composite might have advantages over conventional composites alone. It was observed from the statistical data, that the application of SFRC with an oblique layering technique yielded not significantly but better fracture thresholds and more favourable fracture patterns than any other studied material/technique combination. Thus further investigations need to be carried out, to investigate the possible positive mechanical effects of SFRC. The application of the horizontal layering technique with conventional composite materials is inferior to the oblique technique and SFRC materials.     

Influence of fibre position on the flexural properties and strain energy of a fibre-reinforced composite

The introduction of laboratory-processed composite systems and fibre reinforcement techniques have increased the possibilities for the prosthetic replacement of missing tooth tissues. Laboratory fabrication variables may significantly influence the properties of the final prosthesis. During the construction of a fibre-reinforced bridge it is necessary to place the fibre at some distance from the fitting surface of the restoration in the pontic region. No guidelines are available for optimal fibre placement in this respect. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of placing ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre at five different distances from the tensile side of test samples on flexural properties and the strain energy stored within the dental composite. The results of this investigation showed that whilst moving the fibre reinforcement away from the tensile side by up to 1.5 mm led to a significant reduction in flexural strength, there was no significant decline in the increase in strain energy stored within the tested composite until this distance was exceeded.     

Effect of fibre post length and adhesive strategy on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth after fatigue loading

Objectives

To evaluate the effect of the length of fibre-posts¹ and type of adhesive cement² on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, after fatigue loading.

Methods

Eighty extracted upper pre-molars were sectioned at the CEJ and endodontically treated. After 24 h of water storage at 37 °C, RelyX Posts (3M-ESPE) were cemented with Panavia F 2.0 (Kuraray) or RelyX Unicem (3M-ESPE). A standardized composite core was built. Specimens were divided into four groups depending on the post–core ratio: (A) 2/1 (control); (B) 3/2; (C) 1/1 (small diameter); (D) 1/1(large diameter) and submitted to 1,200,000 cycles using a chewing simulator (Willytech). Immediately afterwards, all specimens that survived fatigue loading were fractured using a universal loading device (Micro-tester, Instron). Data were analysed with ANOVA.

Results

Four percent of the specimens failed during fatigue loading. The length of the post into the root affected the fracture resistance. The statistical outcome varied according to the inclusion of specimens failed during fatigue loading. However, the control group always had the lowest fracture resistance. The type of adhesive cement did not affect the fracture resistance. A prevalence of not-repairable failures was observed in specimens restored with the longest posts, whilst shorter posts led to more repairable failures.

Conclusions

Shortening the post length and the ensuing preservation of more tooth structure, offer the potential for reparability through an in-built fail safe mechanism and may thus reduce the occurrence of catastrophic failures.     

根管治疗后牙体修复的治疗方案选择

冠部修复的质量是影响根管治疗后患牙预后的重要因素之一。如何根据患牙的具体情况选择最适合的修复方式,一直以来存在争议。本文介绍了根管治疗后冠部修复的目的与时机,选择修复方式需考虑的因素及具体修复方案的选择等,对近年来关于根管治疗后牙齿修复的研究进展进行分析,旨在为临床决策提供指导。     

Fracture strength of non-invasively reinforced MOD cavities on endodontically treated teeth

Odontology - The purpose of this in-vitro study was to evaluate the fracture resistance and failure mode of non-invasively reinforced endodontically treated mandibular molars. Sixty freshly...     

Effect of post adaptation on fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth

This study determined the effect of different post designs and varying amounts of post-to-canal adaptation on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth. Forty freshly extracted maxillary central incisors were endodontically treated. Groups of 10 teeth were prepared according to four experimental designs. Cast post and cores and crowns were waxed, cast, and luted with zinc phosphate cement on a static loading device. The teeth were embedded in acrylic resin and the crowns were loaded on a universal testing machine at 130 degrees to the long axis of the tooth until failure. Maximum adaptation of the residual root structure with a tapered post significantly increases the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth, but upon failure renders the tooth nonrestorable. Tapered posts resulted in fractures that were directed more apically and lingually. Parallel-sided posts had a lower frequency of fracture upon failure, involving less tooth structure. Parallel-sided posts surrounded by large amounts of cement had no significant effect on failure loads.