Influence of Post and Resin Cement on Stress Distribution of Maxillary Central Incisors Restored with Direct Resin Composite

Abstract

Clinical Relevance According to finite element analysis, the zirconia ceramic post created higher stress levels in the post and slightly less in dentin compared with glass fiber posts. Resin cement with a high elastic modulus created higher stress levels in the cement layer. The different film thicknesses of cement did not create significant changes in stress levels.