Abstract

The finite element method has previously been used to evaluate the stress distribution surrounding the dental implant to bone interface. However, prior finite element analysis models used have not been validated for the bone to implant interface. The objective of this study is to investigate whether the current Ansys finite element analysis model is an accurate biological representation of the observed clinical conditions. This will be accomplished by comparing data obtained experimentally of stress versus strain and the three dimensional computer generated finite element model.

The results indicate finite element method using the Ansys program for modeling is in agreement with the experimental stress strain plot and the calculated finite element data.

Department

Dentistry

School

Graduate School

First Advisor

Jaime Lozada

Second Advisor

Matty Abbate

Third Advisor

Subrata Saha

Fourth Advisor

Frank Pizzarello

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Level

M.S.

Year Degree Awarded

1995

Date (Title Page)

6-1995

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Dental Implantation; Dental Abutments; Dental Implants

Type

Thesis

Page Count

vi; 30

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Collection Website

http://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/

Repository

Loma Linda University. Del E. Webb Memorial Library. University Archives

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