This
study aimed to evaluate the stress concentration point in lithium disilicate
and feldspar dental veneers using finite element techniques. Three-dimensional
models were developed from ivorina teeth in a central incisor, considering the
parameters of a standard restoration for an ideal thickness for the material. The
simulation was performed under functional loads (174.6 N–220.24 N) and clinically representative
conditions. The results indicated that lithium disilicate exhibited a maximum
stress concentration of 268.4 MPa, with a safety factor of 1.78. In contrast, feldspathic
ceramic exhibited maximum stresses of 127.2 MPa, with a lower safety factor
(1.26). The stress distribution pattern between the two materials was
different; the disilicate showed greater concentration at the incisal-cement
junction, while the feldspar exhibited stresses dispersed toward the incisal
third. The results show that disilicate offers better mechanical strength and
lower deformation thanks to its better stress distribution compared to
feldspathic ceramics. This study offers
relevant information for planning aesthetic treatments with dental veneers
according to the specific characteristics of each material.
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