scholarly journals MDCT-Based Finite Element Analysis for the Prediction of Functional Spine Unit Strength—An In Vitro Study

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 5791
Author(s):  
Nithin Manohar Rayudu ◽  
Thomas Baum ◽  
Jan S. Kirschke ◽  
Karupppasamy Subburaj
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Failure Load ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Anatomical Location ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Intervertebral Disks ◽  
Load Calculation ◽  
Failure Loads ◽  
The Mean

(1) Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of ligaments on the strength of functional spine unit (FSU) assessed by finite element (FE) analysis of anatomical models developed from multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) data. (2) Methods: MDCT scans for cadaveric specimens were acquired from 16 donors (7 males, mean age of 84.29 ± 6.06 years and 9 females, mean age of 81.00 ± 11.52 years). Two sets of FSU models (three vertebrae + two disks), one with and another without (w/o) ligaments, were generated. The vertebrae were segmented semi-automatically, intervertebral disks (IVD) were generated manually, and ligaments were modeled based on the anatomical location. FE-predicted failure loads of FSU models (with and w/o ligaments) were compared with the experimental failure loads obtained from the uniaxial biomechanical test of specimens. (3) Results: The mean and standard deviation of the experimental failure load of FSU specimens was 3513 ± 1029 N, whereas of FE-based failure loads were 2942 ± 943 N and 2537 ± 929 N for FSU models with ligaments and without ligament attachments, respectively. A good correlation (ρ = 0.79, and ρ = 0.75) was observed between the experimental and FE-based failure loads for the FSU model with and with ligaments, respectively. (4) Conclusions: The FE-based FSU model can be used to determine bone strength, and the ligaments seem to have an effect on the model accuracy for the failure load calculation; further studies are needed to understand the contribution of ligaments.

scholarly journals Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis to Evaluate Stress Distribution in Tooth and Implant-Supported Fixed Partial Denture–An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (03) ◽  
pp. 084-091
Author(s):  
Himani Jain ◽  
Tarun Kalra ◽  
Manjit Kumar ◽  
Ajay Bansal ◽  
Deepti Jain
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Alveolar Bone ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Stress Concentrations ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

Abstract Introduction This study was undertaken to assess the influence of different superstructure materials, when subjected to occlusal loading, on the pattern of stress distribution in tooth-supported, implant-supported, and tooth implant-supported fixed partial prostheses, using the finite element analysis with a comparative viewpoint. Materials and Methods The geometric models of implant and mandibular bone were generated. Three models were created in accordance with the need of the study. The first model was given a tooth-supported fixed partial prosthesis. The second model was given tooth implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis, and the third model was given implant-supported fixed partial prosthesis. Forces of 100 N and 50 N were applied axially and buccolingually, respectively. Results The present study compared the stresses arising in the natural tooth, implant, and the whole prostheses under simulated axial and buccolingual loading of three types of fixed partial dentures, namely, tooth-supported, tooth implant-supported, and implant-supported fixed partial dental prostheses using three different types of materials. Conclusion The pattern of stress distribution did not appear to be significantly affected by the type of prosthesis materials in all models. The maximum stress concentrations were found in the alveolar bone around the neck of the teeth and implants.

scholarly journals Predicting Trabecular Bone Stiffness from Clinical Cone-Beam CT and HR-pQCT Data; an In Vitro Study Using Finite Element Analysis

PLoS ONE ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e0161101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Klintström ◽  
Benjamin Klintström ◽  
Rodrigo Moreno ◽  
Torkel B. Brismar ◽  
Dieter H. Pahr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Trabecular Bone ◽  
Cone Beam Ct ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Vitro Study ◽  
Cone Beam ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Bone Stiffness

scholarly journals A Finite Element Analysis on Stress Distribution in Overdenture Implants and Implant Abutment Interface Using Different Attachment Systems: An In Vitro Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (01) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Aquib Javaid ◽  
Tarun Kalra ◽  
Manjit Kumar ◽  
Ajay Bansal ◽  
Udey Singh Wirring
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Stress Distribution ◽  
Load Transfer ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
In Vitro Study ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Implant Abutment ◽  
Maxilla And Mandible

Abstract Introduction The overdenture is an alternative to fixed implant-supported prosthesis for its relatively low-cost and in clinical cases where it is impossible to place multiple implants with appropriate number and arrangement in the arch to support a fixed prosthesis. In implant-supported overdentures, many attachments such as bars, ball, and magnets can be used. The anchorage system affects the retention and stability of the overdenture as well as the load transfer to the implant and the bone. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exerted stresses on implants and implant–abutment interface by comparing different attachment systems used for implant-supported maxillary and mandibular overdentures using finite-element analysis. Materials and Methods Stress distribution in five different models with different attachments were evaluated using finite-element analysis. The studied attachment systems were Ball/O-ring and bar-clip attachments. Three models in mandible were studied, two implants with ball attachments, two implants with bar, and four implants connected with a bar. In maxilla, two models were studied, four implants with ball attachments, and four implants connected with bar. Forces were applied bilaterally on each model in the canine and molar region separately. The forces applied were 35N axially, 70N obliquely, and 10N horizontally. Results The ball attachments models showed the highest amount of stresses on the bone and on the implants in maxilla and mandible. The bar-clip attachment with four implants showed least stress in maxilla as well as in the mandible. The bar on four implants has better stress distribution as compared with the bar on the two implants.

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