Papers by Keyword: Dental Implant

Abstract: This study systematically evaluated nine surface treatment conditions on titanium dental implant fixtures, combining Sandblasted Large Grit Acid-etched (SLA) with anodizing methods. A total of 112 samples were characterized using FESEM, EDAX, MTT, wettability, surface energy, and osseointegration analyses. Among the tested protocols, the SLA+Anodizing process with the following parameters proved most effective: sandblasting with 75 µm particles at 4 bar and 30° angle, acid etching at 75°C for 6 minutes, and anodizing at 100 V for 5 minutes. This optimized surface demonstrated superior outcomes, including 97% cell viability, enhanced osseointegration within twelve days, and a chemical composition consistent with Grade 5 titanium alloy (Ti-6Al-4V), typically comprising approximately 90% Ti, 6% Al, 4% V, and trace amounts of O, Fe, and other elements.

Abstract: The design of an implant thread plays a fundamental role in the osseointegration process, particularly in low-density bone. It has been postulated that design features that maximize the surface area available for contact may improve mechanical anchorage and stability in cancellous bone. The primary stability of a dental implant is determined by the mechanical engagement between the implant and bone at the time of implant insertion. The contact area of implant-bone interfaces and the concentrated stresses on the marginal bones are principal concerns of implant designers. Numerous factors influence load transfer at the bone-implant interface, for example, the type of loading, surface structure, amount of surrounding bone, material properties of the implant and implant design. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the impact two different projectile of implant threads on stress distribution in the jawbone using three-dimensional finite element analysis.

Abstract: This research was conducted to provide a feasible method for reconstructing the 3D model of mandibular bone to undergo finite element analysis to investigate von Mises stress, deformation and shear stress located at the cortical bone, cancellous one and neck implant of the proposed dental implant design. Dental implant has become a significant remedial approach but although the success rate is high, the fixture failure may happen when there are insufficient host tissues to initiate and sustain the osseointegration. Computerised Tomography scan was conducted to generate head images for bone reconstruction process. MIMICS software and 3-matic software were used to develop the 3D mandibular model. The reconstructed mandibular model was then assembled with five different 3D models of dental implants. Feasible boundary conditions and material properties were assigned to the developed muscle areas and joints. The highest performance design with the best responses was the design B with the value for the von Mises stress for the neck implant, cortical and cancellous bone were 7.53 MPa, 16.91 MPa and 1.34 MPa respectively. The values for the maximum of micromotion for the neck implant, cortical and cancellous bone of design B were 20.60 μm, 21.17 μm and 5.83 μm respectively. Shear stress for neck implant, cortical and cancellous bone for this design were 0.15 MPa, 4.74 MPa and 1.54 MPa respectively. The design with a cone shaped hole which is design B was the proper design when compared with other designs in terms of von Misses stress, deformations and shear stress.

Abstract: Finite element analysis (FEA) has been proven to be a precise and applicable method for evaluating dental implant systems. This is because FEA allows for measurement of the stress distribution inside of the bone and various dental implant designs via simulation analysis during mastication where such measurements are impossible to perform in-vitro or in-vivo experiment. That is why the relationship between implant design and load distribution at the implant bone interface is a crucial issue to understand. This research study focuses on a static simulation and bonding strength for PLA/HA coating on V thread design of dental implant using three-dimensional finite element. The average masticatory muscle that involves in human biting such as X, Y and Z direction will be used to simulate force with load condition of 17.1N, 114.6N and 23.4N respectively. Based on result obtained, the coated dental implant model is more compatible than uncoated model due to lower maximum stress which is reduce about 16%. The coated model also shows lower deformation and higher bonding strength. Outcomes from this research provide a better understanding of stress distribution characteristics that would be useful in order to improve design of dental implant thread and evaluation of the PLA/HA bonding strength applied.

Abstract: Ti-Mn alloy has a high specific strength, excellent cold workability and good biocompatibility. A cold rolled Ti-7 wt.% Mn was compared to annealed sample at 900°C for 10 min and the corrosion resistance property was tested in artificial saliva solution (AS). The Ti-7 wt.% Mn alloys (cold rolled and annealed) were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X-ray analysis (EDX) and compared to pure Ti. Simultaneously, the alloys tested in the AS solution for up to 28 days mainly by following the open-circuit potential (OCP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), SEM and EDX. Annealed Ti-7wt.% Mn showed good corrosion properties similar to that of pure Ti, hence the new Ti-7wt.%Mn alloy have higher specific strength than pure Ti, yet showed same corrosion properties which favor implanted dental applications.

Abstract: Dental implant failure started with a resorption on alveolar crest. Resorption occurred if the stress is greater than the strength threshold (ultimate strength). Bones carrying mechanical loads adapt their strength to the load applied on it by bone modelling or remodelling; by apposition or destruction depends on internal stress level distributed on the bones. This research was conducted using FEM on a CBCT image of model which were implanted and converted into computerized 3D finite element digital model. The model was given material properties, fixed support, and being simulated on occlusal loads of 87 N and friction loads of 29 N for 0,7 seconds.Maximum princip al loads on alveolar bone of implant model was 41 Mpa and still below the ultimate strength (69 MPa). Based on the stress level above, it may be concluded that alveolar bone on implant model has good resistance towards resorption.

Abstract: We aimed to investigate the effects of alumina blasting and alkaline treatment on the immobilization of gelatin-fluvastatin complexes on titanium disks. Blasted titanium disks were submicron-sized porous while the alkaline treated disks were submicron-and nanoporous. XPS analysis revealed homogeneous coverage of titanium disks with a gelatin layer on top of an intermediate polydopamine treatment. The highest amount of fluvastatin immobilization was observed on top of alkaline treated titanium as compared to the blasted disk. A combination of alkaline pre-treatment followed by polydopamine-assisted immobilization of gelatin facilitated optimal loading of fluvastatin onto titanium dental implants.

Abstract: This paper presents the use of Three-Dimensional Finite Element Method (3D-FEM) for biomechanical analysis on dental implant prosthetics. This research focuses on three patents of threads of dental implant systems from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and two new conceptual design models. The three-dimensional finite element analysis is performed on dental implant models, with compressive forces of 50, 100, and 150 N, and a shear force of 20 N with the force angle of 60 degrees with the normal line respectively. The Stress and displacement analysis is conducted at four different areas (abutment, implant, cortical bone, and cancellous bone). Findings from this research provide guidelines for new product design of dental implant prosthetics with stress distribution and displacement characteristics.

Abstract: Bioinert ceramics in use today are the result of more than 60 years of continuous development. Early studies were concentrated on alumina that in the late 1960s was the most advanced ceramic, and on pyrolytic carbon. After tests in orthopedic bearings, pyrolytic carbon found clinical applications in artificial heart valves, where it is in clinical use so far. After 1970 zirconia-toughened ceramics (YTZP, ZTA, ATZ) were investigated in view of their use as biomaterials in orthopedics. Especially the introduction of YTZP in clinics in the 1990s gave a new momentum to the use of inert bioceramics. So far, zirconia-toughened ceramics are replacing alumina because of their outstanding mechanical properties leading to high reliability in ceramic components. The behavior of ZTAs and ATZs are exploited in several innovative devices. Especially metal-free devices are of interest, because of the increasing number of patients sensitized to metals. Using zirconia-toughened ceramics were achieved remarkable development in ceramic knee replacements, a field pioneered by Japanese researchers, because the behavior of these materials allow the production of devices similar in size to the metallic ones. In dentistry, a number of manufacturers are marketing metal-free dental implants, as well as machinable zirconia blanks for the production of crowns, bridges, copings by CAD/CAM. Besides oxides, that in todays’ orthopedics and dentistry are the state-of-the-art bioinert ceramics, silicon nitride has found application in spinal surgery, and investigations in view of its use in joint replacement bearings are in progress.

Abstract: Highly ordered TiO₂ nanotube arrays are very attractive to the dental implant due to microstructural advantage for drug loading. We have fabricated the highly ordered TiO₂ nanotube arrays on the surface of the dental implant. The surface of TiO₂ nanotube arrays grown by normal anodic oxidation was not clean and the window of TiO₂ nanotube was closed. These closed nanotubes decrease the surface area to load the drug and also decrease the osseointegration performances. To obtain the clean surface of TiO₂ nanotube arrays, two-step anodic oxidation was used. The microstructures of TiO₂ nanotube arrays from two-step anodic oxidation were compared with those from normal anodic oxidation. The length and diameter of TiO₂ nanotube arrays with anodizing time were measured. TiO₂ nanotube arrays grown by two-step anodic oxidation had the clean surface and the diameter of TiO₂ nanotubes was ~100 nm at anodizing conditions of 60V and 20 min. It was applied to the surface of dental implant to improve the osseointegration. The improved osseointegration was observed by micro CT analysis. TiO₂ nanotube arrays had a promising microstructure to load some drugs such as BMP-2 and anti-inflammatory.