Automated vector analysis to design implant-supported prostheses: A dental technique

The prosthesis loading force is an important factor for dental implant survival. Even if adequate osseointegration of the dental implant has been achieved, if the occlusal forces are not correctly distributed, lateral torque can be generated causing high stress on surrounding tissues. The stress value of implant prostheses could be different whether the direction of load is vertical or oblique, affected by the shape of the occlusal surface. When an implant-supported prosthesis is designed with a dental computer-aided design software program, the average vectors from each occlusal contact point can be visualized.

Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - June 30, 2021 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sangmyeong Tak, Gunwoo Noh, Yuwon Jeong, Hyeonjong Lee Tags: Dental Technique Source Type: research