[The biomechanics of dental implants and dentures]. 2008

Dragoslav Stamenković

BACKGROUND Osseointegrated implants are actually replacements for natural teeth, and, like natural teeth, they are exposed to various forces. Rejection and bad osseointegration of implants rarely occur today because oral implants are made from biocompatible materials. Most complications are a consequence of badly planned implant loading. OBJECTIVE The aim of this work was the optimization of the process of planning and inserting oral implants and dentures based on the analysis of the biomechanical problems in implantology. METHODS In order to determine the influence of the number of cantilevered superstructures, the number of implants and implant microdesign on tensions within the implant and in the peri-implant tissue, a calculation of tensions and deformations was made in a virtual model (control model) using the finite elements analysis. The obtained values served as reference values in the analysis of the results from three experimental models. RESULTS In the control model, as well as in the experimental models, the first implant bears the heaviest load with dominant contraction tensions, the second one carries significantly weaker straining tensions, the third one carries weak contraction tensions and the fourth one the weakest straining tensions. The values of tensions and deformations have the same sign (-/+), but the absolute values depend on the number of cantilevered superstructures, implant microdesign and the number of inserted implants. CONCLUSIONS Knowing the biomechanics of oral implants and the dentures on them allows for proper indication, a good choice of implants and good superstructure design. The prevention measures for bone resorption caused by biomechanical factors are: insertion of symmetrical screw implants and root-shaped cylindrical implants as long and as wide as possible, insertion of implants with the total supporting area expanded, choosing materials that are rigid enough, the right direction of implants, narrowing of the denture occlusal surfaces and location of the contact point at the centre.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008334 Mandible The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth. Mylohyoid Groove,Mylohyoid Ridge,Groove, Mylohyoid,Grooves, Mylohyoid,Mandibles,Mylohyoid Grooves,Mylohyoid Ridges,Ridge, Mylohyoid,Ridges, Mylohyoid
D003198 Computer Simulation Computer-based representation of physical systems and phenomena such as chemical processes. Computational Modeling,Computational Modelling,Computer Models,In silico Modeling,In silico Models,In silico Simulation,Models, Computer,Computerized Models,Computer Model,Computer Simulations,Computerized Model,In silico Model,Model, Computer,Model, Computerized,Model, In silico,Modeling, Computational,Modeling, In silico,Modelling, Computational,Simulation, Computer,Simulation, In silico,Simulations, Computer
D003758 Dental Implantation, Endosseous Insertion of an implant into the bone of the mandible or maxilla. The implant has an exposed head which protrudes through the mucosa and is a prosthodontic abutment. Dental Implantation, Osseointegrated,Endosseous Dental Implant Therapy,Endosseous Implantation,Osseointegrated Dental Implantation,Endosseous Dental Implantation,Implantation, Endosseous,Implantation, Endosseous Dental,Implantation, Osseointegrated Dental
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001696 Biomechanical Phenomena The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces. Biomechanics,Kinematics,Biomechanic Phenomena,Mechanobiological Phenomena,Biomechanic,Biomechanic Phenomenas,Phenomena, Biomechanic,Phenomena, Biomechanical,Phenomena, Mechanobiological,Phenomenas, Biomechanic
D013314 Stress, Mechanical A purely physical condition which exists within any material because of strain or deformation by external forces or by non-uniform thermal expansion; expressed quantitatively in units of force per unit area. Mechanical Stress,Mechanical Stresses,Stresses, Mechanical
D016348 Osseointegration The growth action of bone tissue as it assimilates surgically implanted devices or prostheses to be used as either replacement parts (e.g., hip) or as anchors (e.g., endosseous dental implants). Peri-implant Endosseous Healing,Endosseous Healing, Peri-implant,Endosseous Healings, Peri-implant,Healing, Peri-implant Endosseous,Healings, Peri-implant Endosseous,Peri implant Endosseous Healing,Peri-implant Endosseous Healings
D019094 Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported A prosthesis that gains its support, stability, and retention from a substructure that is implanted under the soft tissues of the basal seat of the device and is in contact with bone. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed) Denture, Implant-Supported,Implant-Supported Dental Prosthesis,Implant-Supported Denture,Prosthesis Dental, Implant-Supported,Dental Prostheses, Implant-Supported,Dental Prosthesis, Implant Supported,Dental, Implant-Supported Prosthesis,Dentals, Implant-Supported Prosthesis,Denture, Implant Supported,Dentures, Implant-Supported,Implant Supported Dental Prosthesis,Implant Supported Denture,Implant-Supported Dental Prostheses,Implant-Supported Dentures,Implant-Supported Prosthesis Dental,Implant-Supported Prosthesis Dentals,Prostheses, Implant-Supported Dental,Prosthesis Dental, Implant Supported,Prosthesis Dentals, Implant-Supported,Prosthesis, Implant-Supported Dental
D020342 Finite Element Analysis A computer based method of simulating or analyzing the behavior of structures or components. Analysis, Finite Element,Analyses, Finite Element,Element Analyses, Finite,Element Analysis, Finite,Finite Element Analyses

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