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Thermal conductive analysis of restored teeth by finite element method
Author(s) -
TAKAHASHI NORIAKI
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1982.tb00537.x
Subject(s) - inlay , materials science , thermal conductivity , electrical conductor , thermal , finite element method , composite material , dentistry , thermal analysis , structural engineering , medicine , engineering , thermodynamics , physics
Summary In order to clarify the thermal conductive effects of restorative conditions, interpulpal thermal changes of restored vital teeth with inlays and full crowns were analysed theoretically by a finite element method, under thermal irritation from cold and hot drinks. It was concluded that the thermal conductivity of the restorative materials and the thickness of remaining tooth structure both influenced the interpulpal temperatures of restored vital teeth.