Part 2 Biomechanics in endodontics (Article Series), Theoretical framework and development of computational model of dentine fatigue, Stupid models for interpreting living organs

Key Points

• To investigate the fatigue properties of dentine influenced by various post materials in endodontic treatments.
• Assessment of mechanical properties of plastic and metallic posts.
• Comparison of fatigue effects on dentine.
• Development of computational models for analysis.
• Differential mechanical properties were observed between plastic and metallic posts.
• Fatigue effects on dentine varied based on post material.
• Computational models provided insights into the mechanics of dentine fatigue.