Multiscale toughening mechanisms in biological materials and bioinspired designs

W Huang, D Restrepo, JY Jung, FY Su, Z Liu… - Advanced …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Biological materials found in Nature such as nacre and bone are well recognized as light‐
weight, strong, and tough structural materials. The remarkable toughness and damage …

On the mechanics of fatigue and fracture in teeth

M Yahyazadehfar, J Ivancik… - Applied …, 2014 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
Tooth fracture is a major concern in the field of restorative dentistry. However, knowledge of
the causes for tooth fracture has developed from contributions that are largely based within …

The dentin–enamel junction and the fracture of human teeth

V Imbeni, JJ Kruzic, GW Marshall, SJ Marshall… - Nature materials, 2005 - nature.com
The dentin–enamel junction (DEJ), which is the interfacial region between the dentin and
outer enamel coating in teeth, is known for its unique biomechanical properties that provide …

On the R-curve behavior of human tooth enamel

D Bajaj, DD Arola - Biomaterials, 2009 - Elsevier
In this study the crack growth resistance behavior and fracture toughness of human tooth
enamel were quantified using incremental crack growth measures and conventional fracture …

Hidden contributions of the enamel rods on the fracture resistance of human teeth

M Yahyazadehfar, D Bajaj, DD Arola - Acta biomaterialia, 2013 - Elsevier
The enamel of human teeth is generally regarded as a brittle material with low fracture
toughness. Consequently, the contributions of this tissue in resisting tooth fracture and the …

Structure and mechanical properties of the soft zone separating bulk dentin and enamel in crowns of human teeth: insight into tooth function

P Zaslansky, AA Friesem, S Weiner - Journal of structural biology, 2006 - Elsevier
The 200–300μm soft zone of dentin, found beneath enamel in crowns of human teeth, is
thought to fulfill important roles in tooth function, but little is known about its structure …

Fatigue and wear of human tooth enamel: A review

JJ Kruzic, M Hoffman, JA Arsecularatne - Journal of the Mechanical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Human tooth enamel must withstand the cyclic contact forces, wear, and corrosion
processes involved with typical oral functions. Furthermore, unlike other human tissues …

Review of the fracture toughness approach

KJ Soderholm - Dental Materials, 2010 - Elsevier
Dental adhesives are usually tested in shear or tension even though neither of these
approaches measures the local stress triggering failure. Because the stress level varies …

Volumetric and dimensional accuracy assessment of CAD-CAM–manufactured dental prostheses from different materials

W Pacquet, L Tapie, B Mawussi, P Boitelle - The Journal of Prosthetic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Statement of problem In computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD-
CAM) dentistry, the CAD of the prosthesis represents the clinical prerequisite design to …

Mechanical and fracture behavior of veneer–framework composites for all-ceramic dental bridges

AR Studart, F Filser, P Kocher, H Lüthy, LJ Gauckler - Dental Materials, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: High-strength ceramics are required in dental posterior restorations in order
to withstand the excessive tensile stresses that occur during mastication. The aim of this …