Introduction: Ceramic veneers are a conservative and highly aesthetic restorative
option widely used in anterior dentistry. Despite their clinical popularity,
long-term success depends on the mechanical behavior of the restorative
material under functional and parafunctional loads.
Objective: To evaluate stress distribution and fatigue resistance of dental
veneers fabricated from monolithic zirconia, lithium disilicate, and
feldspathic ceramic using three-dimensional finite element analysis.
Materials and Methods: A maxillary central incisor prepared for a veneer was digitally
modeled and restored with veneers of identical geometry fabricated from the
three materials. Static oblique loading and cyclic fatigue loading were applied
to simulate clinical conditions. Von Mises stress, total displacement, and
fatigue life were assessed.
Results: Monolithic zirconia demonstrated the lowest stress concentration,
minimal displacement, and the longest fatigue life. Lithium disilicate
exhibited intermediate performance, while feldspathic ceramic showed the
highest stress values and the lowest fatigue resistance.
Conclusion: Material selection significantly influences the biomechanical
performance of veneers. Monolithic zirconia showed superior resistance under
static and cyclic loads, suggesting its indication for patients with high
functional demand.
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