Stomatology ›› 2022, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (12): 1073-1079.doi: 10.13591/j.cnki.kqyx.2022.12.004

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Study on design optimization method of digital removable partial denture framework

QIAN Fei, XIN Haitao, LI Yujiao, DIAO Xiao'ou, LUO Huiwen, LIU Huan, WU Yulu   

  1. State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China
  • Received:2022-07-08 Online:2022-12-28 Published:2022-12-28

Abstract: Objective To construct a three-dimensional finite element model based on digital removable partial denture framework, to analyze the effects of different modeling strategies on framework and oral soft and hard tissues, and to explore the optimal design method of digital framework. Methods One adult volunteer with complete dentition and healthy periodontal tissues was selected. On the basis of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)and extraoral plaster model scanning, the removable partial denture was designed by 3Shape Dental System software. The maxillary Kennedy Class Ⅱ dentition defect model and removable partial denture model were established by Mimics, Geomagic Studio and HyperMesh software, and three-dimensional finite element models of the simplified group and control group (including teeth and periodontal ligament)were constructed respectively. The finite element analysis software Abaqus/CAE was used to analyze the force put on two groups of models under vertical and oblique 45° load. Results The stress distribution of framework in the simplified group was basically the same as that in the control group, and there was no significant difference in stress value between two groups. Under the vertical load, stress concentration appeared at the minor connector of the framework in both groups; distal end of the framework sank; the maximum stress was 44.39 MPa and 51.05 MPa, and the maximum displacement was 49.05 μm and 38.29 μm, respectively. Under oblique load, the major connector of the framework had a high stress zone; the stress concentration at the right angle of the Ⅰ bar was concentrated; the maximum stress was 324.58 MPa and 303.11 MPa, and the maximum displacement was 291.86 μm and 298.02 μm, respectively. Conclusion Properly simplified model can improve the modeling efficiency, and calculation results have good credibility, which can provide reference for the optimal design of clinical digital removable partial denture framework.

Key words: digitization, removable partial denture, framework, optimization, finite element analysis

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