Post-gel shrinkage,elastic modulus,and stress generated by orthodontic adhesives

Objectives:To measure post-gel shrinkage, elastic modulus, and flexural strength of orthodontic adhesives and to predict shrinkage stress using finite element analysis (FEA).Materials and Methods:The following 6 orthodontic adhesives were tested: Transbond XT (3M Unitek, Monrovia, Calif), Transbond Plus Color Change (3M Unitek), Greengloo (Ormco, Brea, Calif), Ortho Connect (GC America, Alsip, Ill), Trulock (RMO, Denver, Colo), GoTo (Reliance, Itasca, Ill). Post-gel shrinkage was measured using a biaxial strain gauge during light curing. Elastic modulus and flexural strength were measured with a 4-point bending test. Analysis of variance and Student-Newman-Keuls post hoc tests were used to compare the shrinkage, elastic modulus, and flexural strengths among the materials (α = .05). Shrinkage stresses caused by the post-gel shrinkage and elastic modulus values were calculated using a cross-sectional FEA of a metallic bracket bonded to an incisor.Results:Properties were highly different among the adhesives (P ≤ .0001). Transbond XT (0.38 ± 0.09 percent volumetric contraction) and GoTo (0.42 ± 0.05 percent volumetric contraction) had the lowest post-gel shrinkage; Transbond Plus Color Change had the highest (0.84 ± 0.08 percent volumetric contraction). OrthoConnect (6.8 ± 0.6 gigapascals) had the lowest elastic modulus; GoTo (28.3 ± 3.1 gigapascals) had the highest. Trulock (64.1 ± 8.2 megapascals) had the lowest flexural strength; Greengloo (139.1 ± 20.7 megapascals) had the highest. FEA showed that the highest shrinkage stresses were generated with Transbond Plus Color Change and the lowest with OrthoConnect.Conclusions:Post-gel shrinkage of orthodontic adhesives was comparable with restorative composites, which are known to create shrinkage stresses in restored teeth. FEA indicated that this shrinkage creates stresses in the adhesive and in the enamel around the brackets.     

Clear aligner orthodontic therapy of rotated mandibular round-shaped teeth: A finite element study

Objective:To evaluate, using the finite element method, the orthodontic rotational movement of a lower second premolar obtained with clear aligners, analyzing different staging and attachment configurations.Materials and Methods:A CAD model including a complete lower dental arch (with element 4.5 mesially rotated 30°) and the corresponding periodontal ligaments, attachments, and aligner was designed and imported to finite element software. Starting from the CAD model, six projects were created to simulate the following therapeutic combinations for correcting element 4.5 position: (1) without attachments, (2) single attachment placed on the buccal surface of element 4.5, (3) three attachments placed on the buccal surfaces of teeth 4.4 to 4.6. For each project, both 1.2° and 3° of aligner activation were considered.Results:All the analyzed configurations revealed a clockwise rotation movement of element 4.5 on the horizontal plane. Models with attachments showed a greater tooth displacement pattern than models without attachments. Simulations with attachments and 3° of aligner activation exhibited the best performance concerning tooth movement but registered high stresses in the periodontal ligaments, far from the ideal stress levels able to produce tooth rotational movement.Conclusions:The model with a single attachment and 1.2° of aligner activation was the most efficient, followed by the three attachment model with the same degree of activation. Aligner activation should not exceed 1.2° to achieve better control of movement and reasonable stress in periodontal structures.     

A finite element study on stress distribution of two different attachment designs under implant supported overdenture

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate stress patterns generated within implant-supported mandibular overdentures retained by two different attachment types: ball and socket and locator attachments.

Materials and methods

Commercial CAD/CAM and finite element analysis software packages were utilized to construct two 3D finite element models for the two attachment types. Unilateral masticatory compressive loads of 50, 100, and 150 N were applied vertically to the overdentures, parallel to the longitudinal axes of the implants. Loads were directed toward the central fossa in the molar region of each overdenture, that linear static analysis was carried out to find the generated stresses and deformation on each part of the studied model.

Results

According to FEA results the ball attachment neck is highly stressed in comparison to the locator one. On the other hand mucosa and cortical bone received less stresses under ball and socket attachment.

Conclusions

Locator and ball and socket attachments induce equivalent stresses on bone surrounding implants. Locator attachment performance was superior to that of the ball and socket attachment in the implants, nylon caps, and overdenture. Locator attachments are highly recommended and can increase the interval between successive maintenance sessions.     

Cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: Biomechanical analysis of the influence of static and dynamic factors

Objective

Cervical myelopathy due to ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is induced by static factors, dynamic factors, or a combination of both. We used a three-dimensional finite element method (3D-FEM) to analyze the stress distributions in the cervical spinal cord under static compression, dynamic compression, or a combination of both in the context of OPLL.

Methods

Experimental conditions were established for the 3D-FEM spinal cord, lamina, and hill-shaped OPLL. To simulate static compression of the spinal cord, anterior compression at 10, 20, and 30% of the anterior–posterior diameter of the spinal cord was applied by the OPLL. To simulate dynamic compression, the OPLL was rotated 5°, 10°, and 15° in the flexion direction. To simulate combined static and dynamic compression under 10 and 20% anterior static compression, the OPLL was rotated 5°, 10°, and 15° in the flexion direction.

Results

The stress distribution in the spinal cord increased following static and dynamic compression by cervical OPLL. However, the stress distribution did not increase throughout the entire spinal cord. For combined static and dynamic compression, the stress distribution increased as the static compression increased, even for a mild range of motion (ROM).

Conclusion

Symptoms may appear under static or dynamic compression only. However, under static compression, the stress distribution increases with the ROM of the responsible level and this makes it very likely that symptoms will worsen. We conclude that cervical OPLL myelopathy is induced by static factors, dynamic factors, and a combination of both.     

基于规则化位移场的弹性减影成像研究

目的：提出一种新的基于规则化位移场的弹性减影成像方法,探讨其在消融损伤成像监控中应用的可行性。方法分别进行有限元仿真和离体实验研究,对压缩量不同情况下的位移场进行规整化和减影处理,处理后的位移场在深度方向进行微分获得弹性减影图像。结果仿真和离体实验数据显示,在消融治疗中,基于规则化位移场的弹性减影成像在压缩量变化的情况下,可获得效果较好的弹性图像,比传统弹性成像更好地反映了损伤区域的情况。结论基于规则化位移场的弹性减影成像方法实现压缩量不同情况下的弹性减影成像,优于传统弹性成像方法,可以用于消融治疗的损伤监控。     

Simulation of Waveforms of a Ferrite Inductor with Saturation and Power Losses

We propose a model of an equivalent electrical circuit specifically designed for a ferrite indAuctor excited by a sinusoidal waveform. The purpose of this model is its use in a circuit simulator. We calculate the model parameters by means of Finite Elements in 2D which leads to significant computational advantages over the 3D model. We carry out the validation for a toroidal ferrite inductor by comparing the experimental results and computed ones. We consider the saturation and power losses in the core. In addition, we have tested the model for the case of square waveform in order to generalize the results. We find excellent agreement between the experimental data and the results obtained by numerical calculations.     

钛基台支持的CAD/CAM全瓷单冠不同载荷位置的三维有限元应力分析

目的分析钛基台支持的CAD/CAM全瓷单冠在载荷位置不同时全冠的应力情况,为种植上部结构的临床设计提供理论参考。方法建立钛基台以及粘接固位的下颌第二前磨牙牙冠的三维有限元模型,在基台上方偏颊侧(a)、基台正上方(b)、基台上方偏舌侧(c)的牙冠■面3个不同部位分别施加300N的轴向静载荷,计算分析全冠的应力情况。结果对于玻璃陶瓷全冠,当载荷作用于位置a时,最大拉应力在舌侧颈缘处,约为13MPa;最大压应力位于颊侧颈缘处,约为-45MPa。载荷作用于位置b时,最大拉应力在与基台顶部中心区域接触处的牙冠组织面,约为20MPa。载荷作用于位置c时,最大拉应力在牙冠颊侧颈缘处约为15MPa;舌侧颈缘处最大压应力值为-40MPa。氧化锆全冠在三种载荷类型时的应力场分布与玻璃陶瓷全冠类似,应力值大小不同。结论钛基台支持的CAD/CAM全瓷单冠,当载荷作用于位置a时,牙冠颊侧颈缘应增加强度以防止折裂,牙冠舌侧颈缘处应防止脱粘接;载荷作用于位置b时,基台上方牙冠■面需要增加强度;载荷作用于位置c时,牙冠颊侧颈缘处易发生脱粘接,舌侧颈缘处容易折裂。     

A Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in the Bone, Around the Implant Supporting a Mandibular Overdenture with Ball/O Ring and Magnetic Attachment

Today implant dentistry has made great inroads into the treatment modalities that are available in treating an edentulous patient. Popularity of a two implant retained overdenture has created a necessity to examine the various attachment systems being used and the stresses that are transmitted to the alveolar bone. Hence a Three dimensional Finite Element Analysis was done to analyze the stress distribution in the mandibular bone with implant-supported overdenture having Ball/O-ring and Magnet attachments of different diameters. A segment of the anterior region of the mandible was modeled with implant and the overdenture. Four different models were generated having Ball/O-Ring and Magnet Attachments. Forces of 10 N, 35 N and 70 N were applied from the horizontal, vertical and oblique directions respectively and the stress distribution studied. It was concluded that the greatest stress concentrations were seen at the crest of the cortical bone and could be reduced by using smaller sized attachments for implant supported-overdenture.     

Finite Element Analysis: A Maxillofacial Surgeon’s Perspective

The science of finite element analysis (FEA) is purely a mathematical way of solving complex problems in the universe. In medical field, this is an innovation in biomedical research and development, as it gives easier mathematical solution to biological problems. This article deals with the understanding of various basic material properties of bone like Young’s modulus, yield strength, Bulk modulus, shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio and density from a maxillofacial surgeon’s perspective. Basic concepts in FEA, its application, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations in the field of maxillofacial surgery have been discussed. The importance of surgical fraternity to be in coordination with evolving technologies has been emphasized for the future of evidence based practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.