Prosthetic framework improvement using lattice structure: A comparative finite element study of a mandibular implant-supported prosthesis.

Objectives: An alternative option was proposed regarding the prosthetic rehabilitation of a fully edentulous mandible using only four implants. The aim was to reduce the stiffness of the prosthetic framework. To that end, the alternative option consists of a prosthetic framework optimized with a porous structure.

A Statistical Study of Metatarsal Anatomy: Toward the Design of Wide-Range Prosthetic Solutions.

Unlabelled: The aim of the study is to provide some characteristic parameters of the anatomy of metatarsals from computed tomography (CT) scans. These data are important for more anatomical metatarsal head resurfacing prosthesis conception. Measures were performed on 20 CT scans from 17 patients with a mean age of 44.

Numerical study of the influence of material parameters on the mechanical behaviour of a rehabilitated edentulous mandible.

Objectives: The study dealt with full dental prosthetic reconstruction on four implants. The aim was to analyse the influence of material parameters on the mechanical behaviour of the restored mandible compared to the natural mandible.

Methods: A finite element model of an edentulous mandible with prosthetic rehabilitation was established.