scholarly journals Effects of washer on the stress distribution of mini-implant

2011 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyoung-Jun Jang ◽  
Soon-Yong Kwon ◽  
Seong-Hun Kim ◽  
Young-Guk Park ◽  
Su-Jung Kim

Abstract Objective: To investigate the biomechanical effects of ‘washer’ designed for improving mini-implant stability. Materials and Methods: Four three-dimensional finite element models of the mini-implant and surrounding bone were constructed with washers in different spike lengths (1.5 mm, 2.0 mm, and 2.5 mm). The force was applied in two directions (45° and 90°). The stress distribution on surrounding bone and the displacement of the mini-implant were analyzed. Plots of tensile stress, compression stress, and displacement were calculated, and maximum values in each category were analyzed. Results: The stress distribution was different between the models with washer and without washer. However, no remarkable differences in stress distribution were observed among the models with washer, regardless of spike length. A significantly greater displacement value was observed in the model without washer compared to the models with washer, but no notable difference in displacement value was found among the models with washer. The plots of the displacement distribution of the models with washer presented notable pattern differences as compared with that of the model without washer. Conclusion: With the use of the washer, a more homogeneous distribution of bone stress and less displacement of the mini-implant can be achieved.

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Martin-Fernandez ◽  
Ignacio Gonzalez-Gonzalez ◽  
Hector deLlanos-Lanchares ◽  
Mario Andres Mauvezin-Quevedo ◽  
Aritza Brizuela-Velasco ◽  
...  

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the effect of three mandibular full-arch superstructures on the peri-implant bone stress distribution during mandibular flexure caused by mid-opening (27 mm) and protrusion mandibular movements. Materials and Methods. Three-dimensional finite element models were created simulating six osseointegrated implants in the jawbone. One model simulated a 1-piece framework and the other simulated 2-piece and 3-piece frameworks. Muscle forces with definite direction and magnitude were exerted over areas of attachment to simulate multiple force vectors of masticatory muscles during mandibular protrusion and opening. Results. During the movement of 27.5 mm jaw opening, the 1-piece and 3-piece superstructures showed the lowest values of bone stress around the mesial implants, gradually increasing towards the distal position. During the protrusion movement, bone stress increased compared to opening for any implant situation and for a divided or undivided framework. The 3-piece framework showed the highest values of peri-implant bone stress, regardless of the implant situation. Conclusions. The undivided framework provides the best biomechanical environment during mandibular protrusion and opening. Protrusion movement increases the peri-implant bone stress. The most mesial implants have the lowest biomechanical risk.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1220
Author(s):  
Azeem Ul Yaqin Syed ◽  
Dinesh Rokaya ◽  
Shirin Shahrbaf ◽  
Nicolas Martin

The effect of a restored machined hybrid dental ceramic crown–tooth complex is not well understood. This study was conducted to determine the effect of the stress state of the machined hybrid dental ceramic crown using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Human premolars were prepared to receive full coverage crowns and restored with machined hybrid dental ceramic crowns using the resin cement. Then, the teeth were digitized using micro-computed tomography and the teeth were scanned with an optical intraoral scanner using an intraoral scanner. Three-dimensional digital models were generated using an interactive image processing software for the restored tooth complex. The generated models were imported into a finite element analysis software with all degrees of freedom concentrated on the outer surface of the root of the crown–tooth complex. To simulate average occlusal load subjected on a premolar a total load of 300 N was applied, 150 N at a buccal incline of the palatal cusp, and palatal incline of the buccal cusp. The von Mises stresses were calculated for the crown–tooth complex under simulated load application was determined. Three-dimensional finite element analysis showed that the stress distribution was more in the dentine and least in the cement. For the cement layer, the stresses were more concentrated on the buccal cusp tip. In dentine, stress was more on the cusp tips and coronal 1/3 of the root surface. The conventional crown preparation is a suitable option for machined polymer crowns with less stress distribution within the crown–tooth complex and can be a good aesthetic replacement in the posterior region. Enamic crowns are a good viable option in the posterior region.


2021 ◽  
pp. 030157422097434
Author(s):  
V Sandhya ◽  
AV Arun ◽  
Vinay P Reddy ◽  
S Mahendra ◽  
BS Chandrashekar ◽  
...  

Background and Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the effective method to torque the incisor with thermoplastic aligner using a three-dimensional (3D) finite element method. Materials and Methods: Three finite element models of maxilla and maxillary dentition were developed. In the first model, thermoplastic aligner without any auxiliaries was used. In the second and third models, thermoplastic aligner with horizontal ellipsoid composite attachment and power ridge were used, respectively. The software used for the study was ANSYS 14.5 FE. A force of 100 g was applied to torque the upper right central incisor. The resultant force transfer, stress distribution, and tooth displacement were evaluated. Results: The overall tooth displacement and stress distribution appeared high in the model with power ridge, whereas the root movement was more in the horizontal ellipsoid composite attachment model. The model without any auxillaries produced least root movement and stress distribution. Conclusion: Horizontal ellipsoid composite attachment achieved better torque of central incisor than the model with power ridge and model without any auxillaries.


Author(s):  
João PO Freitas ◽  
Bruno Agostinho Hernandez ◽  
Paulo J Paupitz Gonçalves ◽  
Edmea C Baptista ◽  
Edson A Capello Sousa

Dental implants are widely used as a long-term treatment solution for missing teeth. A titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone, acting as a replacement for the lost tooth root and can then support a denture, crown or bridge. This allows discreet and high-quality aesthetic and functional improvement, boosting patient confidence. The use of implants also restores normal functions such as speech and mastication. Once an implant is placed, the surrounding bone will fuse to the titanium in a process known as osseointegration. The success of osseointegration is dependent on stress distribution within the surrounding bone and thus implant geometry plays an important role in it. Optimisation analyses are used to identify the geometry which results in the most favourable stress distribution, but the traditional methodology is inefficient, requiring analysis of numerous models and parameter combinations to identify the optimal solution. A proposed improvement to the traditional methodology includes the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) together with Response Surface Methodology (RSM). This would allow for a well-reasoned combination of parameters to be proposed. This study aims to use DOE, RSM and finite element models to develop a simplified optimisation analysis method for dental implant design. Drawing on data and results from previous studies, two-dimensional finite element models of a single Branemark implant, a multi-unit abutment, two prosthetic screws, a prosthetic crown and a region of mandibular bone were built. A small number of combinations of implant diameter and length were set based on the DOE method to analyse the influence of geometry on stress distribution at the bone-implant interface. The results agreed with previous studies and indicated that implant length is the critical parameter in reducing stress on cortical bone. The proposed method represents a more efficient analysis of multiple geometrical combinations with reduced time and computational cost, using fewer than a third of the models required by the traditional methods. Further work should include the application of this methodology to optimisation analyses using three-dimensional finite element models.


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