Influence of Number of Implants and Attachment Type on Stress Distribution in Mandibular Implant-Retained Overdentures: Finite Element Analysis

Authors

  • Mohamed I. El-Anwar Mechanical Engineering Department, National Research Centre, Cairo http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9840-0579
  • Eman A. El-Taftazany Removable Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Misr International University, Cairo Governorate
  • Hamdy A. Hamed Removable Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo
  • Mohamed A. Abd ElHay Removable Prosthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Misr International University, Cairo Governorate

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2017.047

Keywords:

Finite element analysis, Implant, Overdenture, Attachment

Abstract

AIM: This study aimed to compare the stresses generated by using two or four root form dental implants supporting mandibular overdentures that were retained with ball and locator attachments.

METHODS: Under ANSYS environment, four 3D finite element models were prepared. These models simulated complete overdentures supported by two or four implants with either ball or locator attachments as a connection mechanism. The models’ components were created by CAD/CAM package then were imported to ANSYS. Load of 100 N was applied at the right premolar/molar region vertically and at an oblique angle of 110° from lingual direction.

RESULTS: Within the conditions of this research, in all cases, it was found that cortical and cancellous bone regions were the least to be stressed. Also, the ball attachment produced higher stresses.

CONCLUSION: Caps deformation and stresses are negligible in cases of using locator attachment in comparison to ball attachments. This may indicate longer lifetime and less repair/maintenance operations in implant overdentures retained by locator attachments. Although the study revealed that bone was insensitive to a number of implants or attachment type, it may be recommended to use two implants in the canine region than using four, where the locator attachments were found to be better.

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Author Biography

Mohamed I. El-Anwar, Mechanical Engineering Department, National Research Centre, Cairo

Biomechanics

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Published

2017-03-22

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El-Anwar MI, El-Taftazany EA, Hamed HA, Abd ElHay MA. Influence of Number of Implants and Attachment Type on Stress Distribution in Mandibular Implant-Retained Overdentures: Finite Element Analysis. Open Access Maced J Med Sci [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 22 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];5(2):244-9. Available from: https://oamjms.eu/index.php/mjms/article/view/oamjms.2017.047

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