Tribological Characteristics of Dental Crowns

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 02 | Page : 550-559
    By

    Aishwarya Sinha,

  • Nathi Ram Chauhan,

  • Akansha Gupta,

  • Sakshi Kumari,

  • Nidhi Daga,

  • Vikas Kumar,

  1. Student, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India
  2. Professor, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India
  3. Student, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India
  4. Student, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India
  5. Student, Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi, India
  6. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

Abstract

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Dental tribology is an emerging field that focuses on improving the design and material choices for artificial dental systems. This paper looks at different dental crown materials, their clinical efficacy and the consequences of tribological wear on teeth due to interfacial movement. Ceramics are commonly utilized in fixed dental restorations because of their superior mechanical and cosmetic qualities, which include exceptional fracture resistance and clinical endurance. Ceramic crowns, often used to restore teeth, are preferred for their excellent mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and aesthetic appeal. Despite several advantages, they remain vulnerable to tribological wear and stress fractures that can affect their long-term performance. CAD/CAM technology advancements have significantly improved the accuracy and fit of these restorations, resulting in better clinical outcomes. However, more study is needed to completely understand the function of fatigue fractures in tribological wear and to assess the long-term durability of ceramic crowns in a variety of oral settings. Improved understanding of friction-wear behaviors and damage mechanisms will aid in the development of crowns that can survive the complex stresses of the oral cavity, resulting in longer-lasting and more effective dental restoration. This ongoing work on tribological damage will be critical to optimizing materials and processes in restorative dentistry, resulting in better patient results.

Keywords: Dental crowns, Ceramic crowns, restoration, restorative dentistry, tribological wear.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Aishwarya Sinha, Nathi Ram Chauhan, Akansha Gupta, Sakshi Kumari, Nidhi Daga, Vikas Kumar. Tribological Characteristics of Dental Crowns. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(02):550-559.
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Volume 13
Special Issue 02
Received 26/10/2024
Accepted 27/11/2024
Published 27/02/2025
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