In this study, we investigated the effects of surface treatment on the fracture strength of porcelain-veneered zirconia. Highly translucent 4 mol% yttria-stabilized zirconia disks (KATANA HT, Kuraray Noritake Dental) were divided into three surface-treatment groups: 1)as-sintered, 2) alumina sandblasted, and 3) ground. Crystallographic and surface-roughness analyses were conducted for each group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraditionally, simulation studies in dentistry have relied on the finite element method (FEM). However, the smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method, which represents objects as particle collections without the use of meshes, has gained recent attention. Despite its application in dentistry, there is currently a lack of comprehensive literature summarizing the specific applications of the SPH method in the oral region.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aims to simulate the stress distributions of oral mucosa under different soft denture liners using the smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) method. The Young's modulus and viscosity of denture liners composed of silicone (Sofreliner Super Soft and Sofreliner Tough Medium, Tokuyama Dental), acrylic (Vertex Soft, Vertex Dental), and a tissue conditioner (Visco-gel, Dentsply Sirona) were measured using a creep meter. A numerical simulation model that represents the stress distribution of oral mucosa under soft denture liners was also developed using the SPH method.
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