The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare stress distribution patterns around dental implant made of pure titanium and yttrium-partial stabilized zirconia (YPSZ) in anisotropic versus isotropic finite e...The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare stress distribution patterns around dental implant made of pure titanium and yttrium-partial stabilized zirconia (YPSZ) in anisotropic versus isotropic finite element method under vertical and oblique loads. Although the properties of implant and crown were changed, similar stress distribution and close stress level were observed in two different implant finite element models. The stress values were a little lower in the YPSZ model. In the bone, anisotropy increased the stress values by 30%- 70% in the isotropic cases. The YPSZ implant could be more valuable choice for implant because of esthetic requirement. Anisotropy had subtle, yet significant effects on the stress level.展开更多
文摘The purpose of this research is to analyze and compare stress distribution patterns around dental implant made of pure titanium and yttrium-partial stabilized zirconia (YPSZ) in anisotropic versus isotropic finite element method under vertical and oblique loads. Although the properties of implant and crown were changed, similar stress distribution and close stress level were observed in two different implant finite element models. The stress values were a little lower in the YPSZ model. In the bone, anisotropy increased the stress values by 30%- 70% in the isotropic cases. The YPSZ implant could be more valuable choice for implant because of esthetic requirement. Anisotropy had subtle, yet significant effects on the stress level.