Photoelastic analysis of the influence of residual ridge inclination in conjugated class I mandibular prostheses with different attachment systems.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution in mandibular free-end removable partial dentures (RPD) associated with FPD in the abutment teeth considering different inclinations of the residual ridge: (1) horizontal and (2) distal descending ridges and two designs of free-end RPD with different attachment systems were tested: (1) clasp and (2) system ERA. METHODS: Axial loads (100 N) were applied on the teeth of the RPD. The images were recorded and the stress distribution was evaluated through photoelastic fringes. RESULTS: In general, the distal descending ridge presented more photoelastic fringes in the region of the roots of the abutment teeth while the horizontal ridge exhibited higher compression in the base of the prosthesis. In the horizontal ridge, the denture with clasp presented more favourable stress distribution than the denture with the system ERA. In the distal descending ridge, the denture with the system ERA relieved the region of the abutment teeth and overloaded the residual ridge. CONCLUSION: The horizontal ridge presented more favourable performance; the dentures with clasp exhibited better performance for both ridges evaluated; the denture with the system ERA presented better results in the distal descending ridge.

Photoelastic analysis of biomechanical behavior of single and multiple fixed partial prostheses with different prosthetic connections.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution on external hexagon, internal hexagon, and Morse taper implant in single and 3-unit implant-supported fixed partial prostheses (FPPs) using photoelasticity. Six models were fabricated with the photoelastic resin PL-2: 3 models for the 3-unit implant-supported FPP with implants of 4.0 × 10.0 mm in the region of the second premolar and molar including 1 model for each type of implant connection, and 3 models for the single prosthesis for each implant type. The prostheses fabrication was standardized. A circular polariscope was used, and axial and oblique (45 degrees) loads of 100 N were applied in a universal testing machine. The results were photographed and analyzed qualitatively. The internal hexagon implant exhibited better stress distribution and lower intensity of fringes followed by the external hexagon and Morse taper implants for the models with the 3-unit prostheses. For the single implants, the Morse taper implant presented better stress distribution, followed by the internal and external hexagon implants. The oblique loading increased the number of photoelastic fringes in all models. It was concluded that the internal hexagon implant exhibited better biomechanical behavior for the 3-unit implant-supported FPP, whereas the Morse taper implant was more favorable for the single implant-supported prosthesis. The oblique loading increased the stress in all models.

Photoelastic analysis of cemented or screwed implant-supported prostheses with different prosthetic connections.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution of different retention systems (screwed or cemented) associated with different prosthetic connections (external hexagon, internal hexagon, and Morse taper) in 3-unit implant-supported fixed partial dentures through photoelasticity. Six models were fabricated with photoelastic resin PL-2, and each model contained two implants of 4.0 × 10.0 mm. The models presented different retention systems (screwed and cemented) and different connections (external hexagon, internal hexagon, and Morse taper). The prostheses were standardized and fabricated in Ni-Cr alloy. A circular polariscope was used and axial and oblique (45°) loads of 100 N were applied in a universal testing machine. The results were photographed and analyzed qualitatively with a graphic software (Adobe Photoshop). The screwed retention system exhibited higher number of fringes for both axial and oblique loadings. The internal hexagon implant presented better and lower stress distribution for both cemented and screwed prostheses. The oblique loading increased the number of fringes in all models tested. The cemented retention system presented better stress distribution. The internal hexagon implant was more favorable according to the biomechanical standpoint. The oblique load increased stress in all systems and connections tested.

Photoelastic stress analysis in screwed and cemented implant-supported dentures with external hexagon implants.

The aim of this study was to assess the stress distribution of the retention systems (screwed and cemented) for implant-supported fixed partial dentures by means of photoelastic method. Two models were made of photoelastic resin PL-2 with 2 implants (phi = 4.00 x 10 mm) located in the second premolar and molar region in each photoelastic model, varying the retention system (screwed and cemented). The implant-supported fixed partial dentures were standardized and made of Ni-Cr alloy. Axial and oblique (45 degrees) forces of 100 N were applied on the occlusal surface by means of a Universal Testing Machine (EMIC-DL 3000; São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, Brazil). The results were observed and photographed in the field of a circular polariscope and qualitatively analyzed with the aid of computer software (Adobe Photoshop, San Jose, CA). The screw retention system presented the highest number of fringes when the loads were applied on the premolar, pontic, and molar and showed this behavior in all load applications, under axial and oblique loads. It was concluded that there was a better stress distribution and lower magnitude of stress on the cemented implant-supported dentures, under axial and oblique loads. Oblique load caused an increase in stress concentrations in all the models.

Influence of ridge type on mandibular distal extension removable partial denture.

The aim of this study was to use photoelastic models to analyze the distribution of stress caused by the incidence of loads on a mandibular distal extension removable partial denture, both on the abutment teeth and on differently shaped residual ridges: distal ascending, descending-ascending, horizontal and distal descending. The best type of retainer and location of the rest on the last abutment tooth were determined for the different types of ridge. Four models were made from photoelastic resin (PL-1 for the teeth and PL-2 for the alveolar ridge), one for each kind of ridge. For each model, 4 removable partial dentures (RPD) were made (16 RPD altogether): T-bar retainer and distal rest, T-bar retainer and mesial rest, circumferential retainer and distal rest, and circumferential retainer and mesial rest. The models were placed on a circular polariscope and a 100 N axial load (point load) was applied to premolars and molars of the RPD. The formation of photoelastic bands was photographed for qualitative analysis. Results showed that the horizontal ridge had better distribution of stress, while the distal descending ridge had greater concentration of stress. The circumferential retainer had greater areas of stress for all types of ridges except the horizontal ridge, where there was no influence related to retainer type. The distribution of stress was similar among the different types of ridges when the rest was mesial or distal to the last abutment tooth, except for the distal descending ridge, where there was greater concentration of stress when the rest was located distally to the last abutment tooth. Thus, it may be concluded that (1) the situation was least favorable for the distal descending ridge and most favorable for the horizontal ridge, (2) the T-bar retainer had more favorable stress distribution, except when the ridge was horizontal, in which case there was no influence in relation to the type of retainer, (3) the location of the rest showed similar behavior in all except the distal descending ridge.

Methods used for assessing stresses in buccomaxillary prostheses: photoelasticity, finite element technique, and extensometry.

The authors describe a literature revision on assessing stresses in buccomaxillary prostheses photoelasticity, finite element technique, and extensometry. They describe the techniques and the importance for use of each method in buccomaxillary prostheses with implants and the need of accomplishing more studies in this scarce literary area.

Análise fotoelástica da distribuição de tensões em próteses implantossuportadas cimentadas ou parafusadas em implantes de hexágono externo, interno ou cone-morse / Photoelastic analysis of stress distribution in screw or cemented retained protheses in extern hexagon or intern hexagon or morse-taper implants

Os aspectos biomecânicos do implante osseointegrado são fundamentalmente diferentes daqueles do dente natural, que é circundado pelo ligamento periodontal. A possibilidade de transferência de sobrecarga ao implante, e deste ao osso, pode exceder o limite fisiológico e provocar falha da reabilitação ou até mesmo a perda da osseointegração. Portanto, é essencial otimizar a distribuição da carga mastigatória através das próteses e destas para os implantes e osso suporte. A avaliação biomecânica da geometria do implante e do sistema de retenção protético torna-se fundamental, visto que os implantes foram desenvolvidos para suportarem forças durante sua função. O estudo das tensões entre as estruturas de suporte e implantes tem sido realizado para prevenir falhas da estrutura protética ou do próprio implante. Assim, nosso trabalho teve como objetivo a realização de dois capítulos, sendo que o primeiro capítulo analisa a distribuição das tensões nos diferentes tipos de implantes, hexágono externo, hexágono interno e cone-morse, em relação aos sistemas de retenção protética, parafusadas ou cimentadas, em próteses parciais fixas implantossuportadas de três elementos. O segundo capítulo aborda a distribuição de tensões nas próteses parciais fixas implantossuportadas unitárias e de três elementos, usando implantes de hexágono externo, interno e cone-morse. Foram construídos modelos fotoelásticos em resina PL-2 (Vishay Measurements Group, Inc Raleigh, N.C. USA), com implantes de 4,00 x 10 mm (Conexão Sistema de Prótese Ltda- São Paulo- SP - Brasil). A saber foram construídos para: 1) próteses parciais fixas implantossuportadas de três elementos com dois implantes, situados na região segundo pré-molar e segundo molar, e 2) modelos com implantes unitários. As próteses foram construídas de forma padronizada e em liga de Ni-Cr (Fit Cast –SB Plus -sem Berílio, Talladium do Brasil, Curitiba- PR-Brasil). Foi utilizado um polariscópio circular e aplicado cargas axial e oblíqua...

The biomechanical aspects of an implant are fundamentally different from those of a natural tooth, which is surrounded by a periodontal ligament. The possibility of transferring the overload to the implant, and then to the bone, may exceed the physiological limit and cause failure of rehabilitation or even loss of osseointegration. Therefore, it is essential to optimize the distribution of the chewing load through the prostheses and from them to the implants and support bone. The biomechanical evaluation of the implant’s geometry and prosthetic retained system becomes essential, since the implants were developed to withstand forces during their function. The study of the stress between the structures of support and implants have been done to prevent failures of the prosthesis structure or of the implant. Thus, our work aimed at the achievement of two studies, being the first chapter the analysis of stress distribution on different types of implants: external hexagon, internal hexagon and morse taper, compared to retained prosthesis systems: screwed and cemented in 3-FDP. The second chapter discusses the distribution of stress between dental implant single tooth and 3-FDP, taking into account the different types of connection of the implant. Photoelastic models were built in PL-2 resin (Vishay Measurements Group, Inc Raleigh, NC USA) with 4.00 x 10 mm implants (Conexao Sistema de Protese Ltda- Sao Paulo- SP - Brazil). Models were built for: 1.) fixed partial dentures of three elements with two implants, located in the second pre-molar and on the region of the second molar, and 2) models with dental implants single tooth. The prostheses were constructed in a standardized way with Ni-Cr alloy (Fit Cast-SB Plus - without Beryllium, Talladium do Brasil, Curitiba-PR-Brazil). A circular polariscopy was used and a Universal Testing Machine (EMIC DL-3000) applied axial and oblique loads of 100N in a 45o angle. The stress was analyzed from a qualitative point of view...