Evaluation of two interforaminal implants and implant-assisted removable dentures on stress distribution: an in vitro study

OBJECTIVES: In mandibular edentulism, the treatment option with a two-interforaminal implant-retained bridge and a removable partial denture is rarely evaluated in literature. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the stress distribution of this treatment option by comparing it with traditional treatment options with interforaminal implants in the edentulous mandible. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two interforaminal implants were placed in a formalin-fixed cadaver mandible, and overdentures with three different types of attachments were fabricated: (1) two ball attachments and an overdenture, (2) a Dolder bar and an overdenture, and (3) screw-retained two-implant inter-canine porcelain fused to a metal bridge and an implant-assisted removable denture (IARD) with precision attachments. Three biting conditions were generated for each denture type, and the strains were documented under vertical loading of 100 N. RESULTS: The calculated strain values from measured strains in all measurement sites and loading conditions for the screw-retained two-implant inter-canine porcelain fused to a metal bridge and a cast framework partial denture with precision attachments situation were lower than in the other scenarios (P<0.05). CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that an IARD may be a reasonable and valuable alternative to ball attachments or a bar in two interforaminal implants, especially when the patients prefer to be able to show their teeth even when they take out their removable dentures.

Estudo de comparação por extensometria entre dois modelos de implante: extraoral e intraoral (estudo piloto) / Comparison study for extensometry between two implant models: extra-oral and intraoral (pilot study)

Objetivo: avaliar, por meio de extensometria, a infl uência da flange do implante de titânio na deformação superficial do osso. Material e métodos: um bloco de poliuretano simulando um osso tipo I mais corticalizado e menos medular (40 PCF) recebeu um implante de hexágono externo intraoral, sem flange 3,75 mm x 8,5 mm (G1) e um implante de hexágono externo extraoral, com flange 3,75 mm x 8 mm (G2). Em seguida, foram instalados componentes standard com 2 mm de altura de cinta metálica e cilindros metálicos para restauração provisória. Dois extensômetros lineares foram colados na superfície do bloco (mesial e distal de cada implante), e uma carga axial de 100 Ncm em uma máquina de ensaio universal foi aplicada, com cinco medições de microdeformação (µÎµ) para cada implante. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste Shapiro-Wilk para verifi car a homogenidade dos dados e em seguida ao teste t Student. Resultados: as médias e desvios-padrão obtidos foram: G1: 148,2 ± 5,84 e G2: 92,4 ± 11,24 µÆ, com diferença estatística significativa entre os grupos. Conclusão: os implantes extraorais tiveram melhor comportamento mecânico para as cargas axiais do que os implantes intraorais, sendo que a flange melhorou a distribuição da carga na superfície do bloco de poliuretano.

Objectives: to evaluate, by means of extensometry, the influence of the titanium implant flange on the superficial deformation of the bone. Material and methods: a polyurethane block simulating a more corticalized and less spinal type I bone (40 PCF) received an external intraoral hexagon implant with a 3.75 mm x 8.5 mm fl ange (G1) and an extraoral external hexagon implant, with flange 3.75 mm x 8 mm (G2). Subsequently, standard components with 2 mm high of metal strap and metal cylinders were installed for temporary restoration. Two linear strain gauges were glued to the surface of the block (mesial and distal of each implant), and an axial load of 100N in a universal test machine was applied with five microdemorphometric measurements (µÎµ) for each implant. The data were submitted to the Shapiro-Wilks test to verify the homogeneity of the data and then to the t-student test. Results: the means and standard deviations obtained were: G1: 148.2 ± 5.84 and G2: 92.4 ± 11.24 µÎµ, with signifi cant statistical difference between the groups. Conclusion: extraoral implants had better mechanical behavior for axial loads than intraoral implants, and the flange improved the load distribution on the surface of the polyurethane block.

Stress and strain distributions on short implants with two different prosthetic connections ­ an in vitro and in silico analysis / Distribuições de tensão e microdeformação em implantes curtos com duas conexões protéticas diferentes - uma análise in vitro e in silico

Objetivo: Uma biomecânica ideal que minimiza a tensão entre implante e osso pode proporcionar sucesso para implantes osseointegrados. Este estudo avaliou a concentração de deformação no tecido circundante e a tensão nos componentes de dois implantes com diferentes conexões protéticas através de métodos in vitro e in silico. Material e Métodos: Vinte blocos de poliuretano foram divididos em dois grupos (n = 10), seguido da instalação de hexágono interno (IH) (AS Tecnologia - Titanium Fix, São José dos Campos, Brasil) ou de implantes cone morse (LT) (Bicon Dental Implants). Para o método da extensometria (SG), foram colocados quatro sensores ao redor dos implantes. Para a análise por elementos finitos (FEA), o mesmo bloco foi modelado e analisado. Foi aplicada uma carga axial (30 kgf) para ambas as metodologias. Os valores de tensão e deformação foram analisados quanto à correlação com o SG. Resultados: Para SG, LT apresentou uma média de deformação mais agressiva (-932) que IH (-632). Para FEA, a LT mostrou menor tensão (-547) que IH (-1169). Conclusão: Para os dois sistemas implantes, os valores de microdeformação capazes de induzir remodelação óssea indesejada não foram medidos. No entanto, para o implante IH, a presença de um parafuso de retenção tem a desvantagem de concentrar a tensão, enquanto um pilar sólido dissipa a carga axial através do implante, o que sugere um melhor desempenho para o grupo LT. (AU)

Objective: An ideal biomechanics minimizes the stress between implant and bone that can provide success for osseointegrated implants. This study evaluated the strain concentration in surrounding tissue and stress in the components of two implants with different prosthetic connections through an in vitro and in silico methods. Methods: Twenty polyurethane blocks were divided into two groups (n=10) followed by the installation of internal hexagon (IH) (AS Technology ­ Titanium Fix, São José dos Campos, Brazil) or locking taper implants (LT) (Bicon Dental Implants). For strain gauge (SG) method, four sensors were placed around the implants. For finite element analysis (FEA), the same block was modeled and analyzed. An axial load (30 kgf) was applied for both methodologies. The values of stress and strain were analyzed for correlation to SG. Results: For SG, LT presented a mean of strain most aggressive (-932) than IH (-632). For FEA, LT showed less stress (-547) then IH (-1169). Conclusion: For two implant's system, microstrain values capable to induce unwanted bone remodeling were not measured. However, for IH implant, the presence of a retention screw has the disadvantage to concentrate stress while a solid abutment dissipates the axial load through the implant that suggests a better performance for LT group(AU)

Biomechanical tools to study dental implants: a literature review / Ferramentas biomecânicas aplicadas no estudo dos implantes dentários: revisão de literatura

Desde 1980, o comportamento biomecânico dos implantes dentários tem recebido importância em relação às falhas neste sistema de reabilitação devido à sobrecarga oclusal. Através de ferramentas da bioengenharia, vários estudos têm sido realizados para elucidar a influência de diversos fatores sobre a resposta biológica. Ferramentas da bioengenharia, como a análise de elementos finitos (FEA), a extensometria (SGA), a fotoelasticidade (PEA) e a correlação de imagem digital (DIC) são amplamente utilizadas na extrapolação clínica de possíveis soluções mecânicas para implantodontia. Esta trabalho teve como objetivo investigar os métodos de análise de tensão disponíveis para o estudo do comportamento dos implantes dentários através de uma revisão da literatura. Esta revisão começou com uma pesquisa no PubMed dos estudos mais antigos de cada metodologia correlacionadas ao comportamento biomecânico de implantes dentários até 2016. As metodologias FEA, SGA, PEA e DIC são capazes de elucidar o comportamento mecânico deste sistema de reabilitação. No entanto, a combinação de dois ou mais métodos fornece explicações mais detalhadas e evita limitações de uma única metodologia.

Since 1980, the biomechanical behavior of dental implants has received importance regarding the issue of failure in this rehabilitation system due to occlusal overload. Through bioengineering tools, several studies have been conducted to answer about the influence of different factors on the biological response. Bioengineering tools such as finite element analysis (FEA), strain gauge (SGA), photoelasticity (PEA) and digital image correlation (DIC) are widely inspiring clinical extrapolation of possible solutions in the mechanics of implantology. This study has aimed to investigate the available stress analysis methods to study dental implants’ behavior through a literature review. This review started with a PubMed search from the mostly old studies of each methodology correlated to biomechanical behavior of dental implants used with dental implants studies until 2016. FEA, SGA, PEA and DIC methodologies are capable to elucidate the mechanical behavior of this rehabilitation system. However, the combination of two or more methods gives more detailed explanation and avoids limitations of a single methodology.

Changes in occlusal force depending on the movement of the adjacent and opposing teeth after loss of lower first molar: comparative study by using a strain gauge

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in occlusal force after loss of the lower first molar depending on the inclination and extrusion of the adjacent and opposing teeth by using a strain gauge. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Anatomic teeth were used to reconstruct the normal dental arch with loss of the lower right first molar. A uniformly thick layer of silicone was applied to the root to mimic the periodontal ligament. Four stages of dies with varying degrees of inclination and extrusion of the adjacent and opposing teeth were constructed and attached to master model interchangeably by using a CAD/CAM fabricated customized die system. The strain gauges were attached to teeth and a universal testing machine was used to determine the changes in occlusal force. An independent t-test and one-way ANOVA were performed (α = .05). RESULTS: While simulating chewing food, the upper first, second premolar and lower second molar showed greater occlusal force than before extraction. When the change of adjacent teeth's occlusal force with their progressive movement after molar loss was evaluated, the difference among four die models was significant and was in the decreasing aspect (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: When the lower first molar was lost and the adjacent teeth did not move yet, the occlusal force in adjacent teeth was higher than that when the lower first molar still existed. In addition, the occlusal force in the upper premolars and lower second molar decreased significantly with the progressive movement of adjacent teeth.

Influência da distribuição dos implantes nas deformações da mandíbula com o carregamento da infraestrutura para prótese total fixa parafusada – estudo in vitro / The influence of implant distribution on mandibular deformation after infrastructure loading for total fixed prosthesis – an in vitro study

Objetivo: analisar a influência da distribuição dos implantes nas microdeformações da mandíbula, no carregamento da infraestrutura da prótese total parafusada. Material e métodos: foram utilizados seis modelos de mandíbulas confeccionados em poliuretano, distribuídos em três grupos com dois modelos cada, nos quais foram instalados cinco implantes (protocolo de Brånemark) utilizando três configurações distintas. Grupo I: os implantes foram instalados com espaçamentos equidistantes de 9 mm entre eles. Grupo II: implantes intermediários foram instalados a 8 mm do implante mais distal. Grupo III: implantes intermediários foram instalados a 8 mm do implante mais anterior. Extensômetros (strain gauges) foram fixados nas áreas adjacentes aos implantes, para determinar as microdeformações ocorridas após o carregamento, e seis barras de Ni-Cr, que foram parafusadas nos implantes, foram confeccionadas. Uma força de 200 N foi aplicada em três pontos da barra: parte anterior, cantiléver direito e cantiléver esquerdo. As microdeformações apresentadas sob a forma de gráficos foram tabuladas e levadas a teste estatístico. Resultados: as maiores microdeformações ocorreram quando foram carregadas as extremidades (direita ou esquerda) da barra, e que não houve diferença significativa de microdeformações entre as três configurações estudadas. Conclusão: a distribuição de carga numa prótese total fixa parafusada sobre implantes ainda é complexa e deveria ser estudada em modelos clínicos correspondentes.

Objective: to analyze the influence of implant distribution on mandibular microdeformation upon loading of an infrastructure fabricated for a complete fixed, screw-retained, implant-supported dental prosthesis. Material and methods: six polyurethane mandibular models were made and distributed into three groups (n=2). Each model received five dental implants. Three distinct configurations were used; Group I: all implants were positioned 9 mm apart each other; Group II: the most central implants were placed 8 mm from the most distal implant. Group III: the most central implants were placed 8 mm from the most anterior implant. Strain gauges were affixed at implant adjacent areas to determine the microstrain values after loading. Six cast and laser-welded Ni-Cr infrastructures were fabricated and fastened to the dental implants with a 10 Ncm torque. A 200 N load was applied at three predetermined points: anterior portion, and at the right and left cantilevers. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used to compare microstrain values among groups. Results: 1) Forces applied at the cantilever induced microstrain around all dental implants, 2) The greatest deformations were observed at the right and left extremities and 3) With forces in the anterior portion, great deformation values were observed at the bone adjacent to the most posterior implants. However, no differences were seen for microstrain values among groups. Conclusions: load distribution for complete fixed, screw-retained, implantsupported prosthesis is still a complex factor and must be investigated in correspondent clinical models.

Deformações geradas no intermediário e região peri-implantar após aplicação de cargas inclinadas em coroas unitárias / Deformation generated in the abutment and peri-implant bone after application of an oblique load or metal-ceramic crowns

A reabilitação protética de pacientes desdentados é uma área da Odontologia amplamente estudada por pesquisadores do mundo todo, e com o desenvolvimento dos implantes osseointegrados surgiram muitas perguntas sobre o desempenho das próteses instaladas sobre estes. Conhecer o comportamento mecânico do conjunto coroa unitária, intermediário, implante e tecido de suporte é importante para entender o processo de transmissão de forças e suas consequências, processos estes que ainda não estão totalmente compreendidos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a deformação gerada no intermediário e no osso peri-implantar após aplicação de uma carga inclinada sobre coroas unitárias metalocerâmicas. Foi utilizado um modelo mestre de poliuretano, simulando o osso mandibular, com um implante hexágono externo de 3,75mm x13 mm de comprimento, no qual foi fixado um intermediário multi-unit. O trabalho foi realizado com 3 grupos de 4 coroas cada, divididos de acordo com o tipo de cilindro e liga de fundição (cilindros de ouro sobrefundidos com liga de PdAg, cilindro de acrílico fundido com liga de NiCoCr e cilindros de CoCr usinado sobrefundidos com liga de NiCoCr). Cada corpo de prova foi submetido cinco vezes à aplicação de carga oblíqua de 15 e 30 graus no centro da oclusal de cada coroa com uma força de 300N em uma máquina universal de ensaios. Foram realizadas leituras das deformações geradas no intermediário e no poliuretano, com o uso de extensômetros lineares elétricos (strain gauges) os quais foram colados em três faces do intermediário (Disto lingual, Mesio lingual, Vestibular) e nas superfícies mesial, vestibular, distal e lingual do osso simulado ao redor do implante. Os dados obtidos foram submetidos à análise de variância a 3 critérios (ANOVA) e o teste de Tukey, utilizando um nível de significância (p<0,05). Os resultados mostraram que entre as duas angulações utilizadas existiram diferenças estatísticas significantes. Os valores médios de deformação se...

The prosthetic rehabilitation of edentulous patients is a dental area widely studied by worldwide researchers, and through the development of dental implants, appear many questions about the performance of prostheses installed on them. Knowledge of the mechanical behavior of the integration between single crown, abutment, implant and support tissue is very important to understand the forces transmission process and its consequences but these processes are not fully understood. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the deformation generated in the abutment and simulated peri-implant bone after application of an oblique load on metal-ceramic crowns. A polyurethane master model was used to simulate the jawbone with an implant external hexagon 3.75 mm x13 mm length, which was fixed in a multi-unit abutment. The study was conducted with twelve metal ceramic crowns divided according to type of cylinder and casting alloy, Group 1: Gold cylinder cast with PdAg alloy; Group 2: Acrylic cylinder cast with NiCoCr alloy; Group 3: CoCr cylinder cast with NiCoCr alloy, thus forming three groups of four sample each. Each specimen was subjected five times the application of oblique load of 15 and 30 degrees in the center of the occlusal of each crown with a 300N force in a universal testing machine. Readings were taken of the deformations generated in the abutment and bone simulated by polyurethane, with the use of electric linear strain gauges which have been positioned on three sides equidistant to each other to measure microstrains at abutment (disto-lingual, meso-lingual, Vestibular) and the simulated bone around each implant received four strain gauges, positioned on the mesial, distal, buccal and lingual aspects. The data were submitted to analysis of variance to 3 criteria (ANOVA) and Tukey test, using a significance level (p <0.05). The results showed that between the two angles tested there were significant statistical differences...

Avaliação por extensometria da deformação superficial do osso, gerada por próteses sobre implantes com diferentes pilares protéticos em função do cantilever: estudo in vitro / Strain gauge analysis of coronal bone deformation according different prosthetic implant abutment and cantilever length types: an in vitro study

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a transmissão da carga mastigatória ao osso de suporte em próteses implantossuportadas em função do cantiléver, variando o tipo de pilar (Micro-Unite Ucla). A partir de dois modelos de poliuretano (norma ASTM F –1839), foram inseridos três implantes em cada, a uma distância de 8 mm, que conformaram os grupos: 1) implantes de hexágono externo e pilares Micro-Unit; 2) implantes de hexágono externo e pilares Ucla. Foram confeccionadas estruturas protéticas em resina acrílica ativada quimicamente sob cilindros com base de Co-Cr, que foram fundidas pela técnica convencional à brasagem. Foram fixados extensômetros no poliuretano entre os implantes e um na distal do implante mais próximo ao cantiléver. Em uma máquina de ensaio universal (2000RK – Kratos, São Paulo, Brasil), foi realizada a aplicação da carga de 150 N. A carga foi aplicada entre os implantes e no cantiléver nos intervalos de 5, 10, 15, 20 e 25 mm. Os dados obtidos foram analisados estatisticamente para cada extensômetro e levando em consideração a extensão do cantiléver. Quanto maior a extensão do cantiléver, maior a deformação superficial do osso ao redor do implante mais distal. A utilização do componente tipo Micro-Unit apresentou valores de deformação inferiores em relação ao Ucla.

Objectives: to evaluate transmission of masticatory loads according to different prosthetic implant abutment and cantilever lengths. Material and methods: two polyurethane models (ASTM F-1839) received 3 external hex dental implants 8 mm each apart divided into two groups: 1) Micro-Unit and, 2) Ucla. Metallic frameworks were prepared using acrylic resin and cast over CoCr prosthetic cylinders. Strain gauges were attached at the polyurethane-abutment interface and at the distal part of the implant near the cantilever. After, a 150 N load (2000 RK, Kratos, São Paulo, Brazil) was applied at 15, 20, and 25 mm from the most distal implant. Statistical analysis considered abutment type and cantilever lengths. Results: longer cantilevers generate more deformation in the distal implant. Deformation values at Micro-Unit were lower than at Ucla abutment type.

Comparative study on stress distribution around internal tapered connection implants according to fit of cement- and screw-retained prostheses

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare the passivity of implant superstructures by assessing the strain development around the internal tapered connection implants with strain gauges. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A polyurethane resin block in which two implants were embedded served as a measurement model. Two groups of implant restorations utilized cement-retained design and internal surface of the first group was adjusted until premature contact between the restoration and the abutment completely disappeared. In the second group, only nodules detectable to the naked eye were removed. The third group employed screw-retained design and specimens were generated by computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing system (n=10). Four strain gauges were fixed on the measurement model mesially and distally to the implants. The strains developed in each strain gauge were recorded during fixation of specimens. To compare the difference among groups, repeated measures 2-factor analysis was performed at a level of significance of alpha=.05. RESULTS: The absolute strain values were measured to analyze the magnitude of strain. The mean absolute strain value ranged from 29.53 to 412.94 microm/m at the different strain gauge locations. According to the result of overall comparison, the cement-retained prosthesis groups exhibited significant difference. No significant difference was detected between milled screw-retained prostheses group and cement-retained prosthesis groups. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of the study, it was concluded that the cement-retained designs do not always exhibit lower levels of stress than screw-retained designs. The internal adjustment of a cement-retained implant restoration is essential to achieve passive fit.

The impact of frenulum height on strains in maxillary denture bases

PURPOSE: The midline fracture of maxillary complete dentures is a frequently encountered complication. The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of frenulum height on midline strains of maxillary complete dentures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A removable maxillary complete denture was fabricated and duplicated seven times. Four different labial frenulum heights were tested for stresses occurring on the palatal cameo surface. The strains were measured with strain gauges placed on 5 different locations and the stresses were calculated. To mimic occlusal forces bilaterally 100 N of load was applied from the premolar and molar region. RESULTS: A statistically significant association between the height of the labial frenulum and the calculated stresses and strains was shown (P<.05) predominantly on the midline and especially on the incisive papilla. The results showed that stress on the anterior midline of the maxillary complete denture increases with a higher labial frenulum. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this in vitro study, it can be concluded that the stress on the anterior midline of the maxillary complete denture increases with a higher labial frenulum. Surgical or mechanical precautions should be taken to prevent short-term failure of maxillary complete dentures due to stress concentration and low cycle fatigue tendency at the labial frenulum region.

Evaluation of polymerization shrinkage stress in silorane-based composites / 대한치과보존학회지

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the polymerization shrinkage stress among conventional methacrylate-based composite resins and a silorane-based composite resin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The strain gauge method was used for the determination of polymerization shrinkage strain. Specimens were divided by 3 groups according to various composite materials. Filtek Z-250 (3M ESPE) and Filtek P-60 (3M ESPE) were used as a conventional methacrylate-based composites and Filtek P-90 (3M ESPE) was used as a silorane-based composites. Measurements were recorded at each 1 second for the total of 800 seconds including the periods of light application. The results of polymerization shrinkage stress were statistically analyzed using One way ANOVA and Tukey test (p = 0.05). RESULTS: The polymerization shrinkage stress of a silorane-based composite resin was lower than those of conventional methacrylate-based composite resins (p 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitation of this study, silorane-based composites showed lower polymerization shrinkage stress than methacrylate-based composites. We need to investigate more into polymerization shrinkage stress with regard to elastic modulus of silorane-based composites for the precise result.

Estudo da ocorrência de micro deformações ao redor de três implantes de hexágono externo, sob a influência da fundição de coifas plásticas e usinadas / Strain gauge analysis of three external hexagon implants of casting of plastics copings and machined copings

Este estudo in vitro analisou, por meio da extensometria, as micro deformações que ocorreram ao redor de implantes de hexágono externo ao variar o tipo de coifa, plástica e usinada, após o aperto dos parafusos de retenção da prótese. No bloco de poliuretano três implantes de hexágono externo foram inseridos linearmente. Pilares protéticos Microunit foram conectados aos implantes com torque de 20 Ncm. Coifas plásticas (n=5) e usinadas (n=5) receberam enceramentos padronizados e foram fundidos em monobloco em liga de cobalto-cromo. No bloco de poliuretano, tangenciando os implantes foram colados os extensômetros, sendo dois para o central. As estruturas metálicas foram fixadas aos pilares protéticos com parafusos de retenção com torque de 10 Ncm, quando foram registradas as micro deformações (με) em cada extensômetro. Os valores médios obtidos dos extensômetros para as coifas plásticas foram de 363,37 με ± 237,66 e para as usinadas de 338,12 με ± 223,01. Estes foram avaliados pelo teste t-Student, que demonstrou não haver diferença estatística significante ao variar o tipo de coifa (p=0,867). Concluiu-se que, para implantes de hexágono externo posicionados linearmente, o tipo de coifa não influenciou na quantidade de micro deformação gerada após o aperto dos parafusos de retenção da prótese.

The objective of this in vitro study was quantify the micro strain development around the external hexagon implants, varying the type of prosthetic coping. Three implants of external hexagon were inserted into one polyurethane block. Microunit abutments were screwed onto the implants, applying a torque of 20Ncm. Plastic prosthetic copings (n=5) and machined copings (n=5) which received standard wax patterns were cast in Co-Cr alloy. On the surface of poliurtehane block tangentially the implants were bonded the strain gauges, two to the center implant. The super structure’s occlusal screws were tightened onto microunit abutments with 10 Ncm torque, the magnitude of micro strain was recorded. The mean values of each strain gauge of each plastic copings were 363,37 με ± 237,66 and the machined copings were 338,12 με ± 223,01. The data were analyzed statistically by t-Student test. No statistically significant difference was found between the prosthetic copings (p=0,867) It was concluded that to external hexagon implants in line placement, the type of coping presented similar magnitude of micro strain after prosthetic occlusal screw was tightened

Avaliação da deformação do intermediário e região perimplantar de próteses implanto-suportada unitárias parafusada: estudo através da extensometria / Evaluation of abutment and perimplantar region deformation of implant-supported screwed prostheses: an study using strain gauges

O implante dental depende do osso de suporte para sua estabilidade e ongevidade funcional. O comportamento mecânico e a estrutura trabecular do osso afetam a interface com o implante. Tal conhecimento pode fornecer uma base para melhoramentos na função e desenho dos implantes atuais minimizando a reabsorção da crista óssea e falha na junção osso-implante. Desta forma a correta quantificação das forças que atuam sobre o sistema de implante e principalmente no osso de suporte ao qual ele está inserido é importante para o entendimento da biomecânica possibilitando que intervenções possam ser realizadas pelos profissionais visando assim à longevidade das próteses implanto-suportadas bem como dos implantes que as sustentam. Por essa razão, a proposta deste trabalho foi avaliar, com auxílio de extensômetros elétricos, se o processo laboratorial de confecção de coroas metalocerâmicas resulta em alterações das tensões no osso ao redor dos implantes. Para isto foi utilizado um modelo de poliuretano em forma de U simulando o osso mandibular com dois implantes de hexágono externo de 3,75mm de diâmetro por 13 mm de comprimento, nos quais foram fixados intermediários multi-unit. Os corpos de prova foram confeccionados com dois tipos de ligas odontológicas - Cobalto-Cromo e Paládio-Prata - e três tipos de cilindros protéticos calcinável, usinado de Cobalto-Cromo e usinado de Ouro. As leituras de deformação foram realizadas em dois momentos: 1- após a fundição das infra-estruturas e 2 após estas infra-estruturas terem recebido cobertura cerâmica. Os testes foram realizados parafusando os corpos de prova sobre os intermediários utilizando-se para isto um dispositivo eletrônico de torque com força máxima de 10 Ncm. Os resultados mostraram que, após a aplicação da cobertura cerâmica, ocorreu piora da condição de assentamento aos intermediários. O mesmo não foi detectado quando se avaliou a deformação do osso simulado, já que os valores de deformação não ndicaram...

The dental implant depends on the supporting bone for its stability and functional longevity. Mechanical behavior and trabecular bone structure affect the interface with the implant. Such knowledge may provide a basis for improvements in the current implant function and design, decreasing bone crest resorption and failure at bone-implant junction. Adequate quantification of forces that act upon the implant system and mainly on the supporting bone is important for understanding the biomechanics, allowing the intervention by professionals with the purpose of achieving the longevity of implant-supported prostheses. Therefore, this work aims at evaluating, with the aid of strain gauges, whether the laboratorial process of metal ceramic crown fabrication results in changes of the tensions around the implants. A U-shaped polyurethane model simulating the mandibular bone with two 3.75-mm diameter and 13-mm length external hexagon implants were used with fixed multi-unit abutments. Specimens were prepared with two types of dental alloys - cobalt-chromium and silver-palladium - and three types of prosthetic cylinder castable plastic, prefabricated in cobalt-chromium or gold. The deformation readings were performed in two moments: 1- after framework casting and 2- after ceramic layering of the framework. The tests were performed with the framework screwed onto the abutments at 10Ncm using an electronic torque device. The results showed that the ceramic layering worsened the fit between the crowns and the abutments. The same was not detected when bone deformation was evaluated since the values were not statistically different.

Avaliação da deformação do intermediário e região perimplantar de próteses implanto-suportada unitárias parafusada: estudo através da extensometria / Evaluation of abutment and perimplantar region deformation of implant-supported screwed prostheses: an study using strain gauges

O implante dental depende do osso de suporte para sua estabilidade e ongevidade funcional. O comportamento mecânico e a estrutura trabecular do osso afetam a interface com o implante. Tal conhecimento pode fornecer uma base para melhoramentos na função e desenho dos implantes atuais minimizando a reabsorção da crista óssea e falha na junção osso-implante. Desta forma a correta quantificação das forças que atuam sobre o sistema de implante e principalmente no osso de suporte ao qual ele está inserido é importante para o entendimento da biomecânica possibilitando que intervenções possam ser realizadas pelos profissionais visando assim à longevidade das próteses implanto-suportadas bem como dos implantes que as sustentam. Por essa razão, a proposta deste trabalho foi avaliar, com auxílio de extensômetros elétricos, se o processo laboratorial de confecção de coroas metalocerâmicas resulta em alterações das tensões no osso ao redor dos implantes. Para isto foi utilizado um modelo de poliuretano em forma de U simulando o osso mandibular com dois implantes de hexágono externo de 3,75mm de diâmetro por 13 mm de comprimento, nos quais foram fixados intermediários multi-unit. Os corpos de prova foram confeccionados com dois tipos de ligas odontológicas - Cobalto-Cromo e Paládio-Prata - e três tipos de cilindros protéticos calcinável, usinado de Cobalto-Cromo e usinado de Ouro. As leituras de deformação foram realizadas em dois momentos: 1- após a fundição das infra-estruturas e 2 após estas infra-estruturas terem recebido cobertura cerâmica. Os testes foram realizados parafusando os corpos de prova sobre os intermediários utilizando-se para isto um dispositivo eletrônico de torque com força máxima de 10 Ncm. Os resultados mostraram que, após a aplicação da cobertura cerâmica, ocorreu piora da condição de assentamento aos intermediários. O mesmo não foi detectado quando se avaliou a deformação do osso simulado, já que os valores de deformação não indicaram...

The dental implant depends on the supporting bone for its stability and functional longevity. Mechanical behavior and trabecular bone structure affect the interface with the implant. Such knowledge may provide a basis for improvements in the current implant function and design, decreasing bone crest resorption and failure at bone-implant junction. Adequate quantification of forces that act upon the implant system and mainly on the supporting bone is important for understanding the biomechanics, allowing the intervention by professionals with the purpose of achieving the longevity of implant-supported prostheses. Therefore, this work aims at evaluating, with the aid of strain gauges, whether the laboratorial process of metal ceramic crown fabrication results in changes of the tensions around the implants. A U-shaped polyurethane model simulating the mandibular bone with two 3.75-mm diameter and 13-mm length external hexagon implants were used with fixed multi-unit abutments. Specimens were prepared with two types of dental alloys - cobalt-chromium and silver-palladium - and three types of prosthetic cylinder castable plastic, prefabricated in cobalt-chromium or gold. The deformation readings were performed in two moments: 1- after framework casting and 2- after ceramic layering of the framework. The tests were performed with the framework screwed onto the abutments at 10Ncm using an electronic torque device. The results showed that the ceramic layering worsened the fit between the crowns and the abutments. The same was not detected when bone deformation was evaluated since the values were not statistically different.

Diseño y fabricación de una celda de carga para mediciones fisiológicas en distracción alveolar / Design and manufacturing of a load-cell for physiological measuring in alveolar distraction

Un factor de vital importancia para el diseño mecánico de distractor osteogénico alveolar es el conocimiento de las cargas fisiológicas para la simulación computacional, existe muy poca información o trabajos previos sobre este tema. Para obtener estas cargas, ha sido desarrollada una celda de carga constituida de una lámina de acero inoxidable en voladizo instrumentada con galgas extensométricas, la cual ha sido empotrada en una férula como la usada en tratamientos de ortodoncias. Luego de calibrar la celda de cargas fisiológicas, se realizó un ensayo in vivo sobre un paciente parcialmente edéntulo del maxilar inferior, obteniéndose registros digitales de cargas para diferentes condiciones de protrusión de la lengua, retracción del labio inferior y la combinación de ambas.

A key aspect involved in the mechanical design of alveolar distractor is the accurate evaluation of physiological loading for computer simulation. Very few information and previous work are available about this subject. A stainless steel load cell having strain gauges has been developed and manufactured. This cell was attached to a splint, like those used in orthodontia. The load cell was calibrated and then an “in vivo” test was carried out on a partially-edentulous patient. Digital registers of load were obtained for three cases: tongue protrusion, lower lips retraction and a combination of both.

Influence of calcinable cylinders cast in cobalt-chromium alloy on the passivity of implant-supported frameworks / Influência de cilindros calcináveis fundidos em cobalto-cromo na passividade de próteses implanto-suportadas

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of using calcinable cylinders on the passivity of a framework that simulates a three-unit fixed partial prosthesis on two implants. Methods: Two 3.75 x 10 mm external hex implants were used, with their abutments set on a steel base forming the master model. Ten cobalt-chromium alloy frameworks were manufactured by the induction casting technique. Two groups were established: Group 1 used premachined cylinders to cast five frameworks; Group 2 used plastic calcinable cylinders to cast five frameworks. Passivity evaluation was accomplished by using strain gauges placed in the cervical and occlusal regions of the framework pontics. The measurement was performed during screwing of the second prosthetic screw with a torque of 10 Ncm. Data were analyzed by Student's t test (α = 0.05). Results: The mean (standard deviation) values were 39.16 (24.74) mV/V for Group 1 and 43.76 (21.13) mV/V for Group 2. There was no statistically significant difference between groups (P = 0.815). Conclusion: The results suggest that the use of calcinable cylinders had a similar degree of passivity compared to the use of premachined prosthetic cylinders.

Objetivo: Este trabalho avaliou a influência da utilização de cilindros calcináveis no grau de passividade de infra-estruturas que simulam uma prótese parcial fixa de três elementos sobre dois implantes. Metodologia: Foram utilizados dois implantes de hexágono externo de 3,75 mm×10 mm, com seus respectivos pilares intermediários, fixados numa base de aço, formando o modelomestre. A partir disto, foram fabricadas dez infra-estruturas em liga de cobalto-cromo através da técnica de fundição por indução. Foram criados dois grupos: Grupo 1 utilizando cilindros pré-usinados para a fabricação de cinco infra-estruturas; Grupo 2 cinco infra-estruturas fundidas com cilindros de plástico calcináveis. Para avaliação da passividade foram utilizados extensômetros colados na região oclusal e cervical do pôntico das infra-estruturas. A medição foi realizada no momento do aperto do segundo parafuso protético com torque de 10Ncm. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste t de Student (α=0,05). Resultados: As médias (desvio-padrão) dos grupos foram de 39,16 (24,74) mV/V no Grupo 1 e 43,76 (21,13) mV/V no Grupo 2. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos (P=0,815). Conclusão: Considerando-se as limitações deste trabalho, sugere-se que o uso de cilindros calcináveis obtém o mesmo grau de passividade que o uso de cilindros pré-usinados.

A strain gauge analysis of implant-supported cantilevered fixed prosthesis under distal static load / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Unreasonable distal cantilevered implant-supported prosthesis can mask functional problems of reconstruction temporarily, but it can cause serious strain and stress around its supported implant and surrounding alveolar bone. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate strain of implants supporting distal cantilevered fixed prosthesis with two different cantilevered length under distal cantilevered static load. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A partially edentulous mandibular test model was fabricated with auto-polymerizing resin (POLYUROCK; Metalor technologies, Stuttgart, Swiss) and artificial denture teeth (Endura; Shofu inc., Kyoto, Japan). Two implants-supported 5-unit screwretained cantilevered fixed prosthesis was made using standard methods with Type III gold alloy (Harmony C & B55; Ivoclar-vivadent, Liechtenstein, Germany) for superstructure and reinforced hard resin (Tescera; Ivoclar-vivadent, Liechtenstein, Germany) for occlusal material. Two strain gauges (KFG-1-120-C1-11L1M2R; KYOWA electronic instruments, Tokyo, Japan) were then attached to the mesial and the distal surface of each standard abutment with adhesive (M-bond 200; Tokuyama, Tokyo, Japan). Total four strain gauges were attached to test model and connected to dynamic signal conditioning strain amplifier (CTA1000; Curiotech inc., Paju, Korea). The stepped 20-100 N in 25 N increments, cantilevered static load 8mm apart (Group I) or 16mm apart (Group II), were applied using digital push-pull gauge (Push-Pull Scale & Digital Force Gauge, Axis inc., Seoul, Korea). Each step was performed ten times and every strain signal was monitored and recorded. RESULTS: In case of Group I, the strain values were surveyed by 80.7 ~ 353.8 micrometer/m in Ch1, 7.5 ~ 47.9 micrometer/m in Ch2, 45.7 ~ 278.6 micrometer/m in Ch3 and -212.2 ~ -718.7 micrometer/m in Ch4 depending on increasing cantilevered static load. On the other hand, the strain values of Group II were surveyed by 149.9 ~ 612.8 micrometer/m in Ch1, 26.0 ~ 168.5 micrometer/m in Ch2, 114.3 ~ 632.3 micrometer/m in Ch3, and -323.2 ~ -894.7 micrometer/m in Ch4. CONCLUSION: A comparative statistical analysis using paired sample t-test about Group I Vs Group II under distal cantilevered load shows that there are statistical significant differences for all 4 channels (P<0.05).

Comparative accuracy of the splinted and unsplinted impression methods for internal connection / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: Accurate impression is essential to success of implant prostheses. But there have been few studies about the accuracy of fixture-level impression techniques in internal connection implant systems. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of two fixture-level impression techniques in two conditions (parallel and divergent) and to assess the effect of tightening sequences and forces on stresses generated on superstructures in internal connection implant system (Astra Tech). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two metal master frameworks made from two abutments (Cast-to Abutment ST) each and a corresponding, passively fitting, dental stone master cast with four fixture replicas (Fixture Replica ST) were fabricated. Ten dental stone casts for each impression techniques (direct unsplinted and splinted technique) were made with vinyl polysiloxane impressions from the master cast. Strain gauges for each framework were fixed midway between abutments to measure the degree of framework deformation on each stone cast. Pairs of strain gauges placed opposite each other constituted one channel (half Wheatstone bridge) to read deformation in four directions (superior, inferior, anterior, and posterior). Deformation data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Tukey test at the .01 level of significance. And the effect of tightening sequences (right-to-left and left-to-right) and forces (10 Ncm and 20 Ncm) were assessed with ten stone casts made from parallel condition by the splinted technique. Deformation data were analyzed using paired t-test at the .01 level of significance. CONCLUSIONS: Within the limitations of this study, the following conclusions could be drawn. 1. Frameworks bent toward the inferior side on all casts made by both direct unsplinted and splinted impression techniques in both parallel and divergent conditions. 2. There was no statistically significant difference of accuracy between the direct unsplinted and splinted impression techniques in both parallel and divergent conditions (P>.01). 3. There was no statistically significant difference of stress according to screw tightening sequences in casts made by the splinted impression technique in parallel condition (P>.01). 4. Greater tightening force resulted in greater stress in casts made by the splinted impression technique in parallel condition (P<.01).

Strain on the labial plates around abutments supporting removable partial dentures with various prosthetic designs: an in vitro study / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: In distal extension removable partial denture, the preservation of health of abutment teeth is very important, but abutment teeth are subjected to unfavorable stress. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical effects of mandibular removable partial dentures with various prosthetic designs using strain gauge analysis. Material and methods. Artificial teeth of both canines were anchored bilaterally in a mandibular edentulous model made of resin. Bilateral distal extension removable partial dentures with splinted and unsplinted abutments were fabricated. Group 1 : Clasp-retained mandibular removable partial denture with unsplinted abutments Group 2 : Clasp-retained mandibular removable partial denture with splinted abutments by 6-unit bridge Group 3 : Bar-retained mandibular removable partial denture Strain gauges were bonded on the labial plate of the mandibular resin model, approximately 2 mm close to the abutments. Two vertical experimental loadings (100N and 200N) were applied subsequently via two miniature load cells that were placed at mandibular first molar regions. Strain measurements were performed and simultaneously monitored from a computer connected to data acquisition system. For within-group evaluations, t-test was used to compare the strain values and for between-group comparisons, a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used and Duncan test was used as post hoc comparisons. RESULTS: Strain values increased as the applied load increased from 100N to 200N for all groups (p<.05). The strain values of group 1 and 2 were tensile under loadings. In contrast, strain values of group 3 were compressive in nature. Under 100N loading, group 1 showed higher strain values than group 3 in absolute quantity (p<.05). Under 200N loading, group 3 showed higher strain values than group 1 and 2 in absolute quantity (p<.05). Group 1 showed higher strain values than group 2 (p<.05). CONCLUSION: Splinting of two isolated abutments by bridge reduced the peri-abutment strain in comparison with unsplinted abutments. Strain of bar-retained removable partial denture increased much more as applied load increased, but was compressive in nature.

Effects of abutment splinting on stress distribution in unilateral distal extension RPD / 대한치과보철학회지

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: In distal extension removable partial denture, the preservation of health of abutment teeth are very important, but they are always subjected to unfavorable stress. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was performed to investigate the effects of abutment splinting and design of direct retainer on the stress distribution of abutments in unilateral distal extension removable partial dentures. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Abutments were splinted by different method. In group 1, autment teeth were not splinted, in group 2, canine and 1st premolar were splinted, and in group 3, canine, 1st and 2nd premolars were all splinted. Three different types of direct retainer such as Akers clasp, RPI clasp, and wrought wire clasp were designed. Strain was measured with Switch and Balance Unit(SB-10, Measurement Group Instruments Division, Raleigh, USA) and Strain Indicator(P-3500, Measurement Group Instruments Division, Raleigh, USA). 15kg of vertical and oblique loads was applied at central fossa of missing 2nd molar area. RESULTS: The strain on lingual side of 2nd premolar was the greatest, and abutment splinting induced decrease of strain on buccolingual side of 2nd premolar. The strain of loaded area was decreased by abutment splinting and there was no statistical difference of strain between Group2 and Group 3, and strain on 2nd premolar in wrought wire clasp was the least. CONCLUSION: Within the limitations of this study, splinting of two distal abutment teeth is enough for stress distribution widely, and wrought wire clasp was more benefitable than others.