Effect of cantilever length and alloy framework on the stress distribution in peri-implant area of cantilevered implant-supported fixed partial dentures

ABSTRACT Because many mechanical variables are present in the oral cavity, the proper load transfer between the prosthesis and the bone is important for treatment planning and for the longevity of the implant-supported fixed partial denture. Objectives To verify the stress generated on the peri-implant area of cantilevered implant-supported fixed partial dentures and the potential effects of such variable. Material and Methods A U-shaped polyurethane model simulating the mandibular bone containing two implants (Ø 3.75 mm) was used. Six groups were formed according to the alloy’s framework (CoCr or PdAg) and the point of load application (5 mm, 10 mm and 15 mm of cantilever arm). A 300 N load was applied in pre-determined reference points. The tension generated on the mesial, lingual, distal and buccal sides of the peri-implant regions was assessed using strain gauges. Results Two-way ANOVA and Tukey statistical tests were applied showing significant differences (p<0.05) between the groups. Pearson correlation test (p<0.05) was applied showing positive correlations between the increase of the cantilever arm and the deformation of the peri-implant area. Conclusions This report demonstrated the CoCr alloy shows larger compression values compared to the PdAg alloy for the same distances of cantilever. The point of load application influences the deformation on the peri-implant area, increasing in accordance with the increase of the lever arm.

Validation of an experimental polyurethane model for biomechanical studies on implant supported prosthesis - tension tests

OBJECTIVES: The complexity and heterogeneity of human bone, as well as ethical issues, frequently hinder the development of clinical trials. The purpose of this in vitro study was to determine the modulus of elasticity of a polyurethane isotropic experimental model via tension tests, comparing the results to those reported in the literature for mandibular bone, in order to validate the use of such a model in lieu of mandibular bone in biomechanical studies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-five polyurethane test specimens were divided into 3 groups of 15 specimens each, according to the ratio (A/B) of polyurethane reagents (PU-1: 1/0.5, PU-2: 1/1, PU-3: 1/1.5). RESULTS: Tension tests were performed in each experimental group and the modulus of elasticity values found were 192.98 MPa (SD=57.20) for PU-1, 347.90 MPa (SD=109.54) for PU-2 and 304.64 MPa (SD=25.48) for PU-3. CONCLUSION: The concentration of choice for building the experimental model was 1/1.

Validation of an experimental polyurethane model for biomechanical studies on implant-supported prosthesis: compression tests

OBJECTIVES: The complexity and heterogeneity of human bone, as well as ethical issues, most always hinder the performance of clinical trials. Thus, in vitro studies become an important source of information for the understanding of biomechanical events on implant-supported prostheses, although study results cannot be considered reliable unless validation studies are conducted. The purpose of this work was to validate an artificial experimental model based on its modulus of elasticity, to simulate the performance of human bone in vivo in biomechanical studies of implant-supported prostheses. MATERIAL AND METHODS: In this study, fast-curing polyurethane (F16 polyurethane, Axson) was used to build 40 specimens that were divided into five groups. The following reagent ratios (part A/part B) were used: Group A (0.5/1.0), Group B (0.8/1.0), Group C (1.0/1.0), Group D (1.2/1.0), and Group E (1.5/1.0). A universal testing machine (Kratos model K - 2000 MP) was used to measure modulus of elasticity values by compression. RESULTS: Mean modulus of elasticity values were: Group A - 389.72 MPa, Group B - 529.19 MPa, Group C - 571.11 MPa, Group D - 470.35 MPa, Group E - 437.36 MPa. CONCLUSION: The best mechanical characteristics and modulus of elasticity value comparable to that of human trabecular bone were obtained when A/B ratio was 1:1.

Avaliação da deformação gerada na região peri-implantar de prótese fixa implantossuportada, com a utilização de extensômetros lineares elétricos / Evaluation of peri-implant bone deformation of a mandibular cantilevered implant-supported prosthesis, with the use of strain gages

O comportamento mecânico das próteses parciais fixas implanto-suportadas são foco de vários estudos, onde o entendimento do processo de transmissão de forças mastigatórias e suas reações na estrutura óssea peri-implantar ainda não são totalmente compreendidos. Por isso, o objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a deformação gerada na região peri-implantar de prótese parcial fixa mandibular. Para isto foi utilizado um modelo de poliuretano em forma de U simulando o osso mandibular com dois implantes hexágono externo de 3,75mm de diâmetro por 13mm de comprimento, nos quais foram fixados intermediários multi-unit. O trabalho apresentou dois grupos divididos de acordo com o tipo de liga das infraestruturas (CoCr ou PdAg) os quais foram submetidos a quatro situações de aplicação de carga. Foram aplicadas forças de 300N, nos pontos de referência pré-determinados na barra entre os implantes e na extremidade livre (5mm, 10mm e 15mm de cantilever). Foram realizadas leituras das deformações geradas na distal, lingual, mesial e vestibular de cada implante, com o uso de extensômetros lineares elétricos, as quais foram correlacionadas com a teoria de remodelação óssea proposta por Frost. Os resultados do estudo demonstraram que a deformação é influenciada pelo ponto de aplicação de carga e pelo módulo de elasticidade da liga da barra. A deformação é diretamente proporcional ao comprimento do cantilever, onde comprimentos maiores do que 10mm provocam tensões que superam a tensão máxima fisiológica proposta pela teoria de Frost.

The mechanical behavior of implant-supported prosthesis is focus of some studies, with the process of bite forces transmissions and its peri-implant bone reactions is not completely understood yet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to verify the deformation in peri-implant region of mandibular fixed partial prosthesis. A U shaped polyurethane model was used to simulated the mandibular bone with two external hexagon implants with 3.75mm of diameter an 13mm of length, provided with multi-unit abutments. Two groups were formed according to the type of alloy of the framework (CoCr or PdAg), which were submitted to four load conditions. Loads of 300N were applied, in the predetermined points on the framework between the implants and the cantilever (5mm, 10mm and 15mm distal to the terminal implant). Readings of the deformations generated on the distal, lingual, mesial and bucal aspects of each implant were obtained with the use of strain gages, which were correlated to the theory proposed by Frost on bone remodeling. The results of the study demonstrated that deformation is influenced by the point of load application and by the elastic modulus of the alloy of the framework. The deformation is directly proportional to the cantilever length. Lengths bigger than 10mm generate tensions that exceed the maximum effective strain proposed by Frost.