Finite Element Analysis of a Dental Crown Using ANSYS
Team 5 David Butler Jr. Radwan Kalo Matt Kayal David Pitchure Cynthia Quinn
Objective Study the effects of stresses on the proposed dental crown material, a glass ceramic (Dicor/MGC).
Description The figure below illustrates the dentine, cement, Dicor/MGC, and enamel. This shows the simulation of occlusal contact between tooth enamel and a ceramic dental crown. Constraints
Refined Mesh In High Stress Region
Biting Simulation
Crack Propagation This study focuses on the generation of stress and crack propagation over time due to a pressure of approximately 7 MPa applied to the ceramic crown.
Initial Stress Distribution
Crack Initiation
Crack Propagation
Crack Propagation Through Crown Model
Crack Propagation with Void In Cement This study focuses on the case where a void exists between the ceramic crown and the dentin structure. This model illustrates realistic conditions due to uneven distribution or degradation of cement.
Initial Stress Distribution
Crack Initiation
Crack Propagation
Crack Propagation Through Crown Model with Void in Cement
Stress Comparison
Future Considerations Geometry Changes Material Property Changes 3-D Analysis
Special Thanks Dr. Guangming Zhang Yuqing Cao