Fatigue life estimation of dental implants using a combination of the finite element method and traditional fatigue criteria.

Failure by fatigue can be sudden and catastrophic. Therefore, ensuring that dental implants, which are under constant cyclic loading, do not fail to fatigue is imperative. The majority of the studies about the topic only performed in vitro tests, which are expensive and time-consuming.

Bioabsorbable Polymeric Stent for the Treatment of Coarctation of the Aorta (CoA) in Children: A Methodology to Evaluate the Design and Mechanical Properties of PLA Polymer.

This study presents a methodology that combines experimental tests and the finite element method, which is able to analyse the influence of the geometry on the mechanical behaviour of stents made of bioabsorbable polymer PLA (PolyLactic Acid) during their expansion in the treatment of coarctation of the aorta (CoA). Tensile tests with standardized specimen samples were conducted to determine the properties of a 3D-printed PLA. A finite element model of a new stent prototype was generated from CAD files.

Novel and simplified optimisation pathway using response surface and design of experiments methodologies for dental implants based on the stress of the cortical bone.

Dental implants are widely used as a long-term treatment solution for missing teeth. A titanium implant is inserted into the jawbone, acting as a replacement for the lost tooth root and can then support a denture, crown or bridge. This allows discreet and high-quality aesthetic and functional improvement, boosting patient confidence.

Effect of framework soldering on the deformation of implant abutments after framework seating: a study with strain gauges.

Introduction: Passive fit has been considered an important requirement for the longevity of implant-supported prostheses. Among the different steps of prostheses construction, casting is a feature that can influence the precision of fit and consequently the uniformity of possible deformation among abutments upon the framework connection.

Purpose: This study aimed at evaluating the deformation of abutments after the connection of frameworks either cast in one piece or after soldering.