Stress analysis of dental implants.

Autor: Rajendran, S. Vishnu, Shamnadh, M., Dileep, P. N.
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Implants; Jul2014, Vol. 4 Issue 2, p115-117, 3p
Abstrakt: Natural teeth consist of the crown and the root. Due to periodontal disease or by an injury, a natural root may be damaged, and it may be incapable of supporting the teeth and bear chewing forces. Under these circumstances, the root may be replaced by an implant. There are commonly three parts to what is described as an implant-the implant device itself, the abutment-the piece that connects the implant device to artificial crown (teeth). Dental implants are predominantly made of titanium, which offers strength and durability as well as a unique property of fusing directly to bone-the process known as osseointegration. This paper deals with the finite element analysis of dental implant and surrounding bone structure after obtaining 100% osseointegration. This study reveals the stress distribution in implant-bone structure. This study can give suggestion for the area of implant-bone interface that is to be preserved to maintain its optimum functionality and design modification on dental implants. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index