Hydrodynamics of dental dentinal fluid

Background. Dentinal fluid is very close in its physical and mechanical properties and composition to blood plasma, which makes it a potentially aggressive biological environment for modern adhesive systems. An in-depth study of the physiological processes of the functioning of tooth dentin remains relevant in order to solve problems associated with its artificial restoration. Purpose of the study. Study using computer simulation speed of movement and pressure distribution of dentinal fluid in the dentinal tubule of the tooth to assess the possibilities of their regulation. Material and methods. To model the distribution of flow velocity and pressure of dentinal fluid in the dentinal tubule, the finite element method (Fluent ANSYS computer program) was used. Results. Immediately behind the spherical tip of the odontoblast, there is a rapid increase in the hydraulic diameter of the flow section of the dentinal tubule, and, accordingly, a decrease in capillary pressure, while the tip of the odontoblast creates a large local hydraulic resistance. The resulting distribution of pressure drop in the damaged dentinal tubule is consistent with the fact that fluid movement is due, to a greater extent, to the capillary effect rather than the inlet pressure into the dentinal tubule. Conclusion. By changing the length of the odontoblast process, it is possible to influence the parameters of the hydrodynamics of dentinal fluid in the space of the dentinal tubule.