In die manufacture, grinding defects such as surface burning, grinding cracks, grinding trace and grinding stress affect the serve life of dies.

To increase component of grinding force ratio can increase principal stress extreme values in grinding stress field. Materials can be removed by brittle fracture.

We all know that slacking off on dental hygiene is the first way to get cavities, but stress can also be a culprit, say experts, especially when you’re grinding your teeth at night or during the day.