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Biomechanics study of dental implant-bone system by finite element method

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The study of the biomechanical behavior of a system of dental implant, abutment and surrounding bone is essential for a thorough understanding of the load transmission generated by masticatory forces, to develop and optimize the implant design. This article presents an accurate numerical model of implant-abutment-bone system which is subjected to a masticatory loading simulated by axial and horizontal forces acting on the abutment. It is presented a three-dimensional finite element method calculation of stress, displacement, and safety factor, highlighting the influence of bone quality and critical zones of stress concentration by a numerical model as close as possible to reality. The stress distribution pattern is influenced by the loading type and localization, rather than its intensity. Stress values obtained with oblique loading forces are higher than with vertical ones. The loads acting on the structure may cause damage, micro-cracks, and not immediate failure or rupture. The bone quality has an important influence, obtaining lower stress values when the bone is weaker and less resistant to deformation. The novelty of the study consists in developing exclusively by means of computer programs of a geometric model that respects exactly all dimensions and shapes of an actual implant. Once the geometric model of great accuracy is constructed, simulations of various clinical cases can be performed through various loads, various types of materials, boundary conditions, etc. Our study results are consistent with clinical studies observations and similar results from the literature, highlighting critical areas of high stresses at the implant neck and its surrounding bone, potentially responsible for implant failure.

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Abbreviations

3D:

Three dimensional

FEM:

Finite element method

FE:

Finite element

FOS:

Factor of safety

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Acknowledgements

We are thankful to Prof. E. Avram for his important support in achieving the numerical model and FEM calculations and equally warm thanks to Prof. V. Năstăsescu for his expertise and high professionalism on FEM use.

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  1. Department of Histology and Cytology, Dental Medicine Faculty, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania

    Iulia Roatesi

  2. Department of Applied Informatics, Ferdinand I Military Technical Academy, Bucharest, Romania

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Roatesi, I., Roatesi, S. Biomechanics study of dental implant-bone system by finite element method. J Braz. Soc. Mech. Sci. Eng. 45, 345 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40430-023-04170-5

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