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Three-dimensional finite element analysis for the effect of retentive groove design on joint strength of casting connection

유지구 설계가 주조연결강도에 미치는 영향에 관한 삼차원 유한요소법적 연구

  • Kim, Jung-Woo (Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeong, Chang-Mo (Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Pusan National University) ;
  • Jeon, Young-Chan (Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Pusan National University) ;
  • Yun, Mi-Jung (Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Pusan National University)
  • 김정우 (부산대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실) ;
  • 정창모 (부산대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실 대학원) ;
  • 전영찬 (부산대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실 대학원) ;
  • 윤미정 (부산대학교 치과대학 치과보철학교실)
  • Published : 2009.01.30
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Abstract

Statement of problem: A casting connection technique is widely used for repair, correction and addition to base metal framework. However, a casting connection technique may increase the risk of failure in clinical situations when high stresses exist. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the mechanical retentive groove design comparatively to increase the joint strength by using the three-dimensional finite element analysis model of a 3-unit fixed partial denture. Material and methods: Ten finite element models were constructed. (Model A: One retentive groove, Model B: Two retentive grooves, Model C: Three retentive grooves, Model D: Four retentive grooves, Model E: One horizontal groove and two vertical grooves, Model F: Two horizontal grooves and one vertical groove, Model G: One groove with the enlarged dimension, Model H: Two grooves with the enlarged dimension, Model I: One groove with the increased height, Model J: One groove with the increased width of base). The vertical force was applied to the mesial and the distal fossa to the casting connection of mandibular first molar. Results: The main factors, affecting joint strength of casting connection were both the retention between the primary cast and the secondary cast and the thickness of the primary cast remaining after preparing retentive groove. The increase of retentive force, according to the numbers and the dimension of retentive groove had an effect on distributing stress. However, in some cases, the increase of retentive force resulted in the increase of stress by reducing thickness of the primary cast in the connection area. Conclusion: The design of retentive groove that limits number of retentive groove for metal thickness and increases the depth of retentive groove for retention is highly recommended.

연구목적: 본 연구에서는 주조연결부의 하중 전달기전과 함께 연결강도를 증진시킬 수 있는 기계적 유지구 설계 방법을 주조연결한 3-unit 고정성 국소의치의 삼차원 유한요소 모형으로 응력분포를 비교 관찰하여 알아보고자 하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 10개의 유한요소 모형을 형성하였다. (모형 A: 1개의 유지구, 모형 B: 2개의 유지구, 모형 C: 3개의 유지구, 모형 D: 4개의 유지구, 모형 E: 1개의 수평구와 2개의 수직구, 모형 F: 2개의 수평구와 1개의 수직구, 모형 G: 크기가 증가된 1개의 유지구, 모형 H: 크기가 증가된 2개의 유지구, 모형 I: 높이가 증가된 1개의 유지구, 모형 J: 기저부 너비가 증가된 1개의 유지구). 하악 제 1대구치에서 이차 주조체 양측의 근심와와 원심와에 수직하중을 가하였다. 결과: 일차 주조체와 이차 주조체 간의 유지력과 유지구 형성 후에 남아 있는 일차 주조체 연결부의 두께가 주조연결부의 강도에 영향을 주는 주요소였다. 유 지구의 개수나 크기 증가에 따른 유지력 증가는 응력을 분산시키는 효과를 나타냈으나 경우에 따라서는 상대적으로 일차 주조체의 연결부 두께를 감소시켜 응력 값이 증가하는 결과를 초래하였으며, 주조연결부의 기계적 실패는 이차 주조체보다는 일차 주조체에서 일어날 가능성이 높았다. 결론: 주조연결을 위한 유지구 형성 시에는 일차 주조체 연결부의 잔존 금속 두께를 고려하여 유지구의 개수를 제한하고, 이와 함께 일차 주조체와 이차 주조체간의 유지력을 최대화하기 위하여 유지구의 기저면보다는 깊이를 증가시키는 유지구 설계가 바람직한 방법으로 생각된다.

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