Evaluation of the stress distribution in the external hexagon implant system with different hexagon height by FEM-3D.
10.4047/jkap.2012.50.1.36
- Author:
Seong Jae PARK
1
;
Joo Hyeun KIM
;
So Yeun KIM
;
Mi Jung YUN
;
Sok Min KO
;
Jung Bo HUH
Author Information
1. Asan Moa Dental Clinic, Asan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Finite element;
Dental implant;
External hexagon;
Abutment screw
- MeSH:
Dental Implants;
Molar;
Plants;
Prostheses and Implants;
Titanium
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2012;50(1):36-43
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To analyze the stress distribution of the implant and its supporting structures through 3D finite elements analysis for implants with different hexagon heights and to make the assessment of the mechanical stability and the effect of the elements. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Infinite elements modeling with CAD data was designed. The modeling was done as follows; an external connection type Phi 4.0 mm x11.5 mm Osste(R) USII (Osstem Co., Pusan, Korea) implant system was used, the implant was planted in the mandibular first molar region with appropriate prosthetic restoration, the hexagon (implant fixture's external connection) height of 0.0, 0.7, 1.2, and 1.5 mm were applied. ABAQUS 6.4 (ABAQUS, Inc., Providence, USA) was used to calculate the stress value. The force distribution via color distribution on each experimental group's implant fixture and titanium screw was studied based on the equivalent stress (von Mises stress). The maximum stress level of each element (crown, implant screw, implant fixture, cortical bone and cancellous bone) was compared. RESULTS: The hexagonal height of the implant with external connection had an influence on the stress distribution of the fixture, screw and upper prosthesis and the surrounding supporting bone. As the hexagon height increased, the stress was well distributed and there was a decrease in the maximum stress value. If the height of the hexagon reached over 1.2 mm, there was no significant influence on the stress distribution. CONCLUSION: For implants with external connections, a hexagon is vital for stress distribution. As the height of the hexagon increased, the more effective stress distribution was observed.
