“FINITE WITH INFINITE POSSIBILITIES”- “A BOON TO IMPLANT DENTISTRY” - A BRIEF OVERVIEW ON FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Numerous techniques to determine stress distribution around the peri-implant bone, for instance photoelastic model, strain gauge analysis, and three-dimensional (3D) finite element analysis have been extensively studied, however finite element analysis still remains the most widely utilized technique. This paper briefly reviews the fundamental concepts, applications pertaining to dental implants, various advantages as well as limitations of finite element analysis. The finite element method not only serves as a significant tool for biomechanical analysis, it also enables to reveal stress within complex structures and analyzing their mechanical properties. Keeping in mind the various limitations of the method further improvements might be made which would help to widen its range of applications in various domains of dental sciences.