Finite Element Analysis on Loosen Teeth using Fibrous Periodontal Splint Restoration

Abstract

Objective To investigate the effect of fibre periodontal splint restoration on mandibular anterior teeth displacement and periodontal membrane stress. Methods Micro-CT scanning technology, combined with Mimics, Geomagic studio and SolidWorks were used to establish 3D dental models of mandibles with teeth and the models fibre periodontal splint restoration; the models of mandibular anterior loosen teeth was constructed under 30 degree oblique 25N loading on the labial and lingual sides respectively. Then, under different angles force with or without the splint, the analysis on dental mechanical state are given. Results It was determined that the sum of the maximal displacement of the loosen tooth model at the lingual and labial sides was 1 mm, which represented the degree I loosen model. After splint repair on the model, the maximal displacement of loosen tooth decreased 47.7%, 85.1% and 85.8% at 0 degree, 15 degree and 30 degree forces respectively, and the maximum stress of periodontal membrane decreased by 22.3%, 61.2% and 74.9%. Conclusion Fixation of loosen teeth through fibre periodontal splints can reduce the maximum stress of periodontal membrane and the maximal displacement of the teeth, thus ensuring the stability of loosen tooth.