Simulations of thermal processes in a restored tooth

In this paper the analysis of the temperature distribution in restored tooth is considered. The aim of the research is to evaluate the impact of temperature changes in the pulp layer of tooth under the influence of rapid temperature changes in the ambient fluid. The axially-symmetrical model of the molar tooth (in vitro) without filling and with fillings (amalgam and composite resin) is analyzed. The equations of mathematical model are solved numerically using the control volume method. Finally, some examples of simulations are presented.