Mandibular Flexure and Crestal Bone Stress Distribution on an Implant-Supported Fixed Full Arch Mandibular Prosthesis: Finite Element Analysis in Three Dimensions.

Aim This study's objective was to assess and analyze, using 3D Finite Element Analysis, the impact of four mandibular complete arch superstructures on the distribution of stress in the crestal bone during mandibular flexure. Materials and methods Four Finite element models of the mandible with different implant-retained framework designs have been developed. Three of these models had six axial implants placed at intervals of 11.8 mm, 18.8 mm and 25.8 mm from the midline, respectively. One model had two tilted implants and four axial implants splinted with a single piece of framework at intervals of 8.4 mm, 13.4 mm and 18.4 mm from the midline. For analyzing the stress distribution, the finished product was transferred to ANSYS R 18.1 software (Sirsa, Haryana, India) for finite element simulation, the models were constructed, the ends were restrained, and bilateral vertical loads of 50N, 100N and 150N were applied to the distal part of the framework. Results Bilateral loads were applied to each of the four 3D FEM and after assessment of Von Mises Stress and Total Deformation, a finding was made that the model with six axial implants supported by a single piece of framework underwent the highest total deformation and the model with four axial implants and two implants with distal tilts displayed most significant Von Mises stress. Conclusion Within the constraints of this 3D FEA, it was determined that mandibular flexure and peri-implant bone stress were affected by the way the framework is divided and the nature of mandibular movement. The three types of frames with the least bone stress are demonstrated by the mandibular deformation that results from two-piece frameworks on axial implants. Regardless of the number of implants, the single framework splinted with six implants shows a flexure in mandible with the highest bone stress around the implant irrespective of the angulation of the implant. Clinical significance When it comes to edentulous jaws, reducing stress in implant-supported restorative systems at varying degrees of the bone and implant interfaces and superstructures of prosthetics is one of the fundamental goals of implant treatment. A framework with proper design and a low modulus of elasticity reduces mechanical risk. Additionally, a larger number of implants helps to prevent cantilevers and spacing between the implants.

Wear estimation of trapezoidal and circular shaped hip implants along with varying taper trunnion radiuses using finite element method.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The hip joint is the vital joint that is responsible for the bodyweight transfer from the upper body to the lower body. Due to age these joints are worn out and need to be replaced by artificial hip implants. Wear is the predominant factor that is responsible for the loosening of hip implants. The wear occurs between the joints due to various reasons. The wear estimation at the design stage gives a clear idea about the life of the implants and also minor changes in the design may also significantly increase the life expectancy of the implant which can further reduce the rate of revision surgery. The linear wear rate is estimated in the taper trunnion surface. METHODS: In this study, the circular and trapezoidal-shaped stem implant is designed, and wear studies are performed at the trunnion junction. The femoral head of size 28 mm, acetabular cup thickness of 4 mm, and a backing cup of thickness 2 mm are considered for the study. The neck taper radiuses at the top surface are altered. Ansys is used to perform the simulations. RESULTS: At the time of assembly of the femoral head into the stem, the stresses were found to be increasing with an increase in the top surface radius of the neck taper junctions. However, when the walking conditions are considered for wear estimation of implants the circular implants with the 12/14 mm taper exhibited the lesser linear wear rate of 0.003 mm/year. The trapezoidal implants with the 10/14 mm taper exhibited a lesser linear wear rate of 0.032 mm/year. CONCLUSIONS: Wear is an important parameter that leads to the revision of implants due to loosening. It is found that with the decrease in the taper radius at the top surface against the standard 12/14 mm taper there is no significant decrease in the wear rate at the taper junction. Overall the circular implants exhibited less wear rate results over the trapezoidal-shaped stem implants. Due to the less linear wear rate, the circular implant has a higher life over the trapezoidal-shaped implant. Further, these implants can be manufactured to test using a hip simulator with the same conditions to validate the obtained results.

Relationship of transcutaneous oxygen tension with age and skin elasticity in Korean women.

BACKGROUND: Oxygen has several positive effects on the skin, including improving collagen synthesis and accelerating wound healing. However, only a few studies have investigated the relationship between skin oxygenation and skin aging parameters. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the correlation between skin oxygenation and skin aging parameters-elasticity, hydration, sebum, color (lightness, redness), and blood perfusion-in Korean women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated the transcutaneous partial pressure of oxygen, also known as transcutaneous oxygen tension (TcPO2 ), and skin aging parameters, including elasticity, hydration, sebum, color (lightness or redness), and blood perfusion, in the cheek of 34 healthy women (aged 20-69 years) and assessed the correlation between TcPO2 and other skin aging parameters using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 software (SPSS Inc). RESULTS: Facial TcPO2 was negatively correlated with age (P < .05). There were positive correlations between facial TcPO2 and elasticity parameters (P < .01). We noted no correlation between facial TcPO2 and skin lightness; however, skin lightness tended to slightly improve with increasing TcPO2 . Skin aging parameters, including hydration, sebum, skin redness, and blood perfusion, showed no correlations with TcPO2 . CONCLUSION: In Korean women, facial TcPO2 tends to decrease with increasing age and is positively correlated with gross, net, and biological skin elasticity. Therefore, this study demonstrated that oxygen tension of facial skin can be a major causative factor of skin aging.

Finite Element Analysis of Different Hip Implant Designs along with Femur under Static Loading Conditions.

BACKGROUND: The hip joint is the largest joint after the knee, which gives stability to the whole human structure. The hip joint consists of a femoral head which articulates with the acetabulum. Due to age and wear between the joints, these joints need to be replaced with implants which can function just as a natural joint. Since the early 19th century, the hip joint arthroplasty has evolved, and many advances have been taken in the field which improved the whole procedure. Currently, there is a wide variety of implants available varying in the length of stem, shapes, and sizes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this analytical study of femur, circular, oval, ellipse and trapezoidal-shaped stem designs are considered in the present study. The human femur is modeled using Mimics. CATIA V-6 is used to model the implant models. Static structural analysis is carried out using ANSYS R-19 to evaluate the best implant design. RESULTS: All the four hip implants exhibited the von Mises stresses, lesser than its yielded strength. However, circular and trapezoidal-shaped stems have less von Mises stress compared to ellipse and oval. CONCLUSION: This study shows the behavior of different implant designs when their cross-sections are varied. Further, these implants can be considered for dynamic analysis considering different gait cycles. By optimizing the implant design, life expectancy of the implant can be improved, which will avoid the revision of the hip implant in active adult patients.

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

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. Las simulaciones fueron divididas en dos grupos de acuerdo con el plan de tratamiento: 1) dos implantes se colocaron en los incisivos centrales superiores, simulando una prótesis fija implanto-soportada (resina acrílica y metal-cerámica) de cuatro elementos con cantilever de ambos incisivos laterales superiores; 2) dos implantes colocados en los incisivos laterales superiores, simulando una prótesis fija convencional de cuatro elementos con los dos incisivos centrales superiores como póntico. Los modelos con prótesis en cantilever en resina acrílica mostraron los mayores valores de deformación total, siendo 17 veces mayor a los de metal-cerámica en la cara distal de los incisivos laterales, independientemente del tipo de conexión del implante. En las prótesis convencionales en resina acrílica, las conexiones hexagonales externas tenían valores deformación total más bajos en comparación con la conexión cono morse. También, se encontró que la longitud del implante no mostró ninguna influencia en los valores de la deformación total. En conclusión, la deformación total fue sustancialmente mayor en todos los modelos con restauraciones de resina acrílica.