scholarly journals Biomechanical Design Application on the Effect of Different Occlusion Conditions on Dental Implants with Different Positions—A Finite Element Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (17) ◽  
pp. 5826
Author(s):  
Pei-Ju Lin ◽  
Kuo-Chih Su

A dental implant is currently the most commonly used treatment for patients with lost teeth. There is no biomechanical reference available to study the effect of different occlusion conditions on dental implants with different positions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to conduct a biomechanical analysis of the impact of four common occlusion conditions on the different positions of dental implants using the finite element method. We built a finite element model that included the entire mandible and implanted seven dental implant fixtures. We also applied external force to the position of muscles on the mandible of the superficial masseter, deep masseter, medial pterygoid, anterior temporalis, middle temporalis, and posterior temporalis to simulate the four clenching tasks, namely the incisal clench (INC), intercuspal position (ICP), right unilateral molar clench (RMOL), and right group function (RGF). The main indicators measured in this study were the reaction force on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the fixed top end of the abutment in the dental implant system, and the stress on the mandible and dental implant systems. The results of the study showed that under the occlusion conditions of RMOL, the dental implant system (113.99 MPa) and the entire mandible (46.036 MPa) experienced significantly higher stress, and the reaction force on the fixed-top end of the abutment in the dental implant system (261.09 N) were also stronger. Under the occlusion of ICP, there was a greater reaction force (365.8 N) on the temporomandibular joint. In addition, it was found that the reaction force on the posterior region (26.968 N to 261.09 N) was not necessarily greater than that on the anterior region (28.819 N to 70.431 N). This information can help clinicians and dental implant researchers understand the impact of different chewing forces on the dental implant system at different positions after the implantation.

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 747-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hadi Asgharzadeh Shirazi ◽  
Majidreza Ayatollahi ◽  
Alireza Karimi ◽  
Mahdi Navidbakhsh

AbstractFunctionally graded biomaterials (FGBMs) have received significant attention in the recent years as potential candidates for the next generation of dental implant improvement. This happened due to their unique advantages and their ability to satisfy the requirements of both biomechanical and biocompatibility properties simultaneously. This study was aimed to analyze the effects of two radial and axial FGBM dental implants on the stress distribution near the dental implant-bone interface under a static load using finite element method (FEM). The model was restrained on a base supporting bone and vertically loaded with a force of 100 N on the top of the abutment. In the FGBM models, the implants are made of a combination of bioceramic and biometal composition, with properties that change gradually and continuously in the radial and axial directions. The numerical results indicated that the use of both radial and axial FGBM dental implants reduced the maximum von Mises stress in the cortical and the cancellous bones in comparison with the common titanium one, which leads to faster bone regeneration and early stabilization of dental implant system. The findings of the present study may have implications not only for understanding the stresses and deformations around the implant-bone interface but also for improving the performance as well as application of FGBMs in dental implant materials.


1994 ◽  
Vol 116 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Chen ◽  
Liangfeng Xu

A 2-D finite element model of the human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) has been developed to investigate the stresses and reaction forces within the joint during normal sagittal jaw closure. The mechanical parameters analyzed were maximum principal and von Mises stresses in the disk, the contact stresses on the condylar and temporal surfaces, and the condylar reactions. The model bypassed the complexity of estimating muscle forces by using measured joint motion as input. The model was evaluated by several tests. The results demonstrated that the resultant condylar reaction force was directed toward the posterior side of the eminence. The contact stresses along the condylar and temporal surfaces were not evenly distributed. Separations were found at both upper and lower boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundaries. High tensile stresses were found at the upper boundary of the middle portion of the disk.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 743-748
Author(s):  
Wan-Ting Huang ◽  
Han-Yi Cheng

The objective of this research was to investigate dental bridges with and without implants. Threedimensional (3D) mandible models were reconstructed by computer tomography (CT) to simulate biting behaviors. The dental implant is an important factor in dental bridge applications. Several studies have investigated finite element models for dental implants; however, few have examined a model for dental bridge with implant. The results revealed that stress was significantly increased when dental bridge was used with implant. Moreover, the dental bridge with implant group demonstrated a relatively big stress in mandible, which was 4.01% lower compared with that of the control group. Dental bridge would be an effective means of recovering dental performance. However, the present research stated that the implant of dental bridge has a potential to increase abnormal stress, and uniformly distributing stress in the dental bridges.


2005 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 44-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHUN-LI LIN ◽  
YU-CHAN KUO ◽  
TING-SHENG LIN

The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of implant length and bone quality on the biomechanical aspects in alveolar bone and dental implant using non-linear finite element analysis. Two fixture lengths (8 and 13mm) of Frialit-2 root-form titanium implants were buried in 4 types of bone modeled by varying the elastic modulus for cancellous bone. Contact elements were used to simulate the realistic interface fixation within the implant system. Axial and lateral (buccolingual) loadings were applied at the top of the abutment to simulate the occlusal forces. The simulated results indicated that the maximum strain values of cortical and cancellous bone increased with lower bone density. In addition, the variations of cortical bony strains between 13mm and 8mm long implants were not significantly as a results of the same contact areas between implant fixture and cortical bone were found for different implant lengths. Lateral occlusal forces significantly increased the bone strain values when compared with axial occlusal forces regardless of the implant lengths and bone qualities. Loading conditions were found as the most important factor than bone qualities and implant lengths affecting the biomechanical aspects for alveolar bone and implant systems. The simulated results implied that further understanding of the role of occlusal adjustment influencing the loading directions are needed and might affect the long-term success of an implant system.


2018 ◽  
Vol 876 ◽  
pp. 138-146
Author(s):  
Aswin Yodrux ◽  
Nantakrit Yodpijit ◽  
Manutchanok Jongprasithporn

This paper presents the use of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method (3D-FEM) for biomechanical analysis on dental implant prosthetics. This research focuses on three patents of threads of dental implant systems from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and two new conceptual design models. The three-dimensional finite element analysis is performed on dental implant models, with compressive forces of 50, 100, and 150 N, and a shear force of 20 N with the force angle of 60 degrees with the normal line respectively. The Stress and displacement analysis is conducted at four different areas (abutment, implant, cortical bone, and cancellous bone). Findings from this research provide guidelines for new product design of dental implant prosthetics with stress distribution and displacement characteristics.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 621
Author(s):  
Pooyan Rahmanivahid ◽  
Milad Heidari

Nowadays, root osseointegrated dental implants are used widely in dentistry mainly for replacement of the single missing tooth. The success rate of osseointegrated dental implants depends on different factors such as bone conditions; surgery insertion technique, loading history, and biomechanical interaction between jawbone and implant surface. In recent years, many studies have investigated design factors using finite element analysis with a concentration on major parameters such as diameter, pitch, and implant outlines in the distribution of stress in the bone-implant interface. There is still a need to understand the relationship and interaction of design factors individually with stress distribution to optimize implant structure. Therefore, the present study introduced a new dental implant and investigated the effect of design parameters on stress distribution. The finite element modeling was developed to facilitate the study with a comparison of design parameters. Boundary and loading conditions were implemented to simulate the natural situation of occlusal forces. Based on results, V-shape threads with maximum apex angle caused a high rate of micro-motion and high possibility of bone fracture. Low Von-Mises stress was associated with low bone growth stimulation. Besides, small fin threads did not integrate with cancellous bone and consequently lower stress accommodation. V-5 fin had no extraordinary performance in cancellous bone. Small surface areas of fins did not integrate with the surrounding bone and high-stress concentration occurred at the tail. These fins are recommended as threads replacement. It was concluded that the implant structure had less influence on stress distribution under horizontal loading.  


Author(s):  
Xuetao Zhang ◽  
Jian Mao ◽  
Yufeng Zhou ◽  
Fangqiu Ji ◽  
Xianshuai Chen

Alveolar bone atrophy can directly cause a decrease in bone level. The effect of this process on the service life of dental implants is unknown. The aim of this study was to determine the failure forms of the two-piece dental implants in the descending process of alveolar bone level, and the specific states of the components during the failure process. The CAD software SolidWorks was used to establish the model of alveolar bone and dental implants in this article. The finite element analysis was used to analyze the statics of the dental implants in the host oral model. The finite element analysis results showed that the stress concentration point of the implant and abutment in the implant system has changed greatly during the descending process of alveolar bone level, and indirectly increased the fatigue life of the same fatigue risk point. At the same time, the dental implants were tested in vitro in the descending process of alveolar bone level. Then, the fracture of the implant system was scanned by scanning electron microscope. The fatigue test results proved the finite element analysis hypothesis the central screw first fractured under fatigue and then caused an overload break of the implant and abutment.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1912
Author(s):  
Xueqing Wu ◽  
Baoqing Pei ◽  
Wei Wang ◽  
Da Lu ◽  
Lei Guo ◽  
...  

There is a high risk of serious injury to the lower extremities during a human drop landing. Prophylactic knee and ankle braces are commonly used to reduce injury by restraining the motion of joints. However, braces that restrain joint range of motion (ROM) may have detrimental effects on the user’s kinematical performance and joint function. The present study aimed to propose a novel set of double-joint braces and to evaluate its protective performance in terms of the ankle and knee. Accordingly, the finite element method was performed to investigate the biomechanical responses of the ankle and knee in braced and unbraced conditions. The results showed that the semi-rigid support at the ankle joint can share the high impact force that would otherwise be inflicted on one’s lower extremity, thereby reducing the peak stress on the inferior articular surface of the tibia, menisci, and articular cartilages, as well as the horizontal force on the talus. Moreover, with knee bending, the elongated spring component at the knee joint can convert the impact kinetic energy into elastic potential energy of the spring; meanwhile, the retractive force generated by the spring also provides a more balanced interaction between the menisci and articular cartilages. This biomechanical analysis can accordingly provide inspiration for new approaches to place human lower extremities at lower risk during landings.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (23) ◽  
pp. 11105
Author(s):  
Li-Kun Hung ◽  
Cheng-Hung Lee ◽  
Kuo-Chih Su

The clavicle hook plate is commonly used in acromioclavicular injuries; however, the biomechanical effect of the posterior hook offset and hook position is unclear. This study applied a finite element analysis (FEA) to evaluate these parameters to improve the clinical strategy. Nine FEA models with 0-mm, 5-mm, and 10-mm posterior hook offsets implanted in the anterior, middle, and posterior acromion were established to evaluate the stress distribution and the reaction force on the acromion. The 5-mm and 10-mm posterior hook offsets at all acromion positions reduced the reaction force on the acromion but slightly increased the stress on the clavicle. The 0-mm offset increased the reaction force at all acromion positions and was relatively lower at the middle acromion. The clavicle hook plate with a posterior hook offset reduces the reaction force on the acromion, providing a flexibility of the hook position. These results provide surgeons with the biomechanical basis for the hook offset and position and engineers with the mechanical basis for the implant design.


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