Mechanical behavior of implant-supported full-arch prostheses in different locations in the maxilla: 3D-FEA and strain gauge analysis
Comportamento mecânico de próteses de arco inteiro implanto-suportadas em localizações diferentes na maxila: análise 3D-FEA e strain gauge
Braz. dent. sci; 26 (2), 2023
Publication year: 2023
The maxillary bone restriction can limit the implants position to support a full-arch prosthesis.
Objective:
Therefore, this study evaluated the biomechanical behavior of a full-arch prosthesis supported by six implants in different configurations: group A (implants inserted in the region of canines, first premolars and second molars), group B (implants inserted in the region of first premolar, first molar and second molar) and group C (implants in second premolar, first premolar and second molar).Material and Methods:
The models were analyzed by the finite element method validated by strain gauge.Three types of loads were applied:
in the central incisors, first premolars and second molars, obtaining results of von-Mises stress peaks and microstrain. All registered results reported higher stress concentration in the prosthesis of all groups, with group C presenting higher values in all structures when compared to A and B groups. The highest mean microstrain was also observed in group C (288.8 ± 225.2 με/με), however, there was no statistically significant difference between the evaluated groups. In both groups, regardless of the magnitude and direction of the load, the maximum von-Mises stresses recorded for implants and prosthesis displacements were lower in group A.Conclusion:
It was concluded that an equidistant distribution of implants favors biomechanical behavior of full-arch prostheses supported by implants; and the placement of posterior implants seems to be a viable alternative to rehabilitate totally edentulous individuals. (AU)
A limitação óssea maxilar totais pode limitar o posicionamento dos implantes para suportar uma prótese de arco total.