Biomechanics of Central Incisor Endocrowns with Different Lengths and Milled Materials after Static and Vertical Loading: A Finite Element Study

Table 2

Mesh density.

	Model #1 (2 mm)		Model #2 (4 mm)		Model #3 (6 mm)
Material	Nodes	Elements	Nodes	Elements	Nodes	Elements
Cortical bone	5,391	2,694	5,391	2,694	5,391	2,694
Spongy bone	8,140	4,996	8,140	4,996	8,140	4,996
Root	13,309	12,983	10,681	6,235	9,831	5,731
PDL	6,604	3,381	6,167	3,080	6,167	3,080
Gutta-percha	223	27	223	27	223	27
Cement (30 μm)	15,027	7,447	11,753	5,786	10,451	5,100
Endocrown	3,507	2,101	2,258	1,148	2,628	1,371