Total deformation of multiple implant-supported prostheses through three-dimensional finite element analysis
Deformación total de prótesis múltiple implanto-soportadas a través de un análisis tridimensional por elementos finitos
Int. j. odontostomatol. (Print); 9 (3), 2015
Publication year: 2015
The purpose of this study was to evaluate through finite element analysis (FEA) the total deformation or displacement as a whole system of multiple implant-supported prostheses in the maxillary anterior region with different implant's length, connection, location and restoration material. An edentulous anterior region of a hemi-maxilla model was used in finite element analysis.
The simulations were divided in two groups according to treatment plan:
1) two implants were placed in the upper central incisors, simulating an implant-supported fixed prosthesis (acrylic resin and metal-ceramic) of four elements with cantilever of both upper lateral incisors; 2) two implants placed in the upper lateral incisors, simulating a conventional fixed prosthesis of four elements with both upper central incisors as pontic. Models with cantilever prosthesis in acrylic resin showed the highest values of total deformation, which were 17 times higher than those of metal-ceramic in the distal face of the lateral incisors, regardless of the type of implant connection. In conventional prostheses in acrylic resin, external hexagon connections had lower total deformation values compared with morse taper connection. Also, the implant length was found to have no effect on the values of total deformation. In conclusion, total deformation was substantially greater in all models with acrylic resin restorations.
El propósito de este estudio fue evaluar mediante análisis de elementos finitos (FEA) la deformación total o desplazamiento como un sistema completo de prótesis múltiples implanto-soportadas en la región anterior de la maxila con diferentes longitudes, conexiones y posiciones del implantes y variando el material de restauración. Se utlizó un modelo hemi-maxilar de una región anterior desdentada de un modelo para ser analizado por medio de elementos finitos.