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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Mathematical analysis of occlusal rest design for cast removable partial dentures |
Author: | Luk, N. Wu, V. Liang, B. Chen, Y. Yip, K. Smales, R. |
Citation: | European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry, 2007; 15(1):29-32 |
Publisher: | F D I World Dental Press Ltd. |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
ISSN: | 0965-7452 |
Abstract: | AIMS: To establish the minimum dimensions for a non-precious cast metal occlusal rest by using mathematical analysis. An occlusal rest in a removable partial denture (RPD) provides vertical support and allows occlusal forces to be transmitted through the long axis of the abutment tooth. METHODS: The stress status of an occlusal rest in a posterior tooth-bounded RPD resembles that of a cantilever beam under a uniformly distributed load. A mathematical model based on a short rectangular cantilever beam was derived by using the yield strengths of a cast cobalt-chromium alloy and a cast titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), with an applied static occlusal force of 400 N. RESULTS: For the cobalt-chromium alloy, the minimum rectangular dimensions for a 2.0 mm long occlusal rest are; when the width is 2.0 mm, the depth or thickness should be at least 1.03 mm. For the titanium alloy, the minimum dimensions are; when the width is 2.0 mm, the depth or thickness should be at least 0.85 mm. A decrease in the occlusal width will increase the bending stress, requiring a thicker rest for compensation, which may lead to dentin exposure during the rest seat preparation. CONCLUSION: The mathematical analysis found that the traditional spoon-shaped occlusal rest seat dimensions comply with the mechanical requirements for non-precious cast metal occlusal rests in RPDs. |
Description (link): | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17378456?dopt=Abstract |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Dentistry publications |
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