ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2024
Endocrown-retained fixed partial dentures: Revolutionizing tooth restoration or risky business? A finite element study.
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- Biomechanics of Tooth-Supported Fixed Dental Prostheses: Material Systems, Connector Design, Retainer Design, and Abutment Stress Distribution-A Systematic Review of In Vitro and Finite Element Evidence.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Influence of endocrown-retained fixed dental prosthesis design on marginal integrity and fracture resistance.The journal of advanced prosthodontics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Aim: This study aimed to compare the biomechanical performance of endocrown-retained and post-and-core-retained fixed partial dentures (FPDs), focusing on stress distribution, tensile, and shear stress. Materials and Methods: Finite element analysis was used to simulate occlusal loading on two FPD designs: endocrown-retained zirconia and post-and-core-retained zirconia which were subjected to a simulated occlusal load of 150 N. Stress distribution was analyzed using von Mises stress, tensile stress, and shear stress. Material properties for zirconia, resin cement, enamel, dentin, bone, Periodontal ligament (PDL), and fiber post were incorporated. Results: The endocrown design showed lower von Mises stress (176.35 MPa) than the post-and-core design (298.29 MPa). It also had lower shear stress at the cement interface and reduced stress on abutment teeth. Conclusion: Endocrown-retained FPDs provide better stress distribution and structural integrity, offering a reliable, minimally invasive option for restoring endodontically treated molars. Clinical Significance: Endocrown retained 3-unit fixed partial denture can be a promising alternative to the fiber-post retained FPD for restoring molars with extensive tooth loss.
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