Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis

Introduction. The removable partial denture (RPD) components, especially the retentive arm, play a major role in the loading characteristic on supporting structures. Objective. To evaluate and compare the effect of different clasp designs on the stress distribution pattern, maximum von Mises stress,...

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Main Authors: Chaiy Rungsiyakull, Pimduen Rungsiyakull, Kullapop Suttiat, Nut Duangrattanaprathip
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-01-01
Series:International Journal of Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2416888
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Pimduen Rungsiyakull
Kullapop Suttiat
Nut Duangrattanaprathip
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Pimduen Rungsiyakull
Kullapop Suttiat
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description Introduction. The removable partial denture (RPD) components, especially the retentive arm, play a major role in the loading characteristic on supporting structures. Objective. To evaluate and compare the effect of different clasp designs on the stress distribution pattern, maximum von Mises stress, and average hydrostatic pressure on abutment teeth, as well as edentulous ridges, mini dental implants (MDIs), and peri-implant bone between the conventional removable partial denture (CRPD) and mini dental implant-assisted distal extension removable partial denture (IARPD) using a three-dimensional finite element analysis (3D FEA). Materials and Methods. 3D FEA models of mandibular arches, with and without bilateral MDI at the second molar areas, and Kennedy class I RPD frameworks, with RPA, RPI, Akers, and no clasp component, were generated. A total of 200 N vertical load was bilaterally applied on both sides of distal extension areas, and the stress was analyzed by 3D FEA. Results. The stress concentration of IARPD with RPI clasp design was located more lingually on abutment teeth, MDI, and peri-implant bone, while the other designs were observed distally on the supporting structures. The maximum von Mises stress on the abutment root surface was decreased when the RPDs were assisted with MDIs. The CRPD and IARPD with the Akers clasp design showed the highest von Mises stress followed by the designs with RPA and RPI clasp, respectively. The average hydrostatic pressure in each group was in approximation. Conclusion. The placement of MDIs on distal extension ridges helps to reduce the stress concentration on denture supporting structures. The maximum von Mises stress is affected by the different designs of clasp components. The CRPD and the IARPD with RPI clasp provide the least stress on supporting structures.
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spelling doaj-art-c84e0d34595e4f1ebcdf35d589a6a2ce2025-08-20T03:23:57ZengWileyInternational Journal of Dentistry1687-87362022-01-01202210.1155/2022/2416888Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element AnalysisChaiy Rungsiyakull0Pimduen Rungsiyakull1Kullapop Suttiat2Nut Duangrattanaprathip3Department of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of ProsthodonticsDepartment of ProsthodonticsProsthodontics SectionIntroduction. The removable partial denture (RPD) components, especially the retentive arm, play a major role in the loading characteristic on supporting structures. Objective. To evaluate and compare the effect of different clasp designs on the stress distribution pattern, maximum von Mises stress, and average hydrostatic pressure on abutment teeth, as well as edentulous ridges, mini dental implants (MDIs), and peri-implant bone between the conventional removable partial denture (CRPD) and mini dental implant-assisted distal extension removable partial denture (IARPD) using a three-dimensional finite element analysis (3D FEA). Materials and Methods. 3D FEA models of mandibular arches, with and without bilateral MDI at the second molar areas, and Kennedy class I RPD frameworks, with RPA, RPI, Akers, and no clasp component, were generated. A total of 200 N vertical load was bilaterally applied on both sides of distal extension areas, and the stress was analyzed by 3D FEA. Results. The stress concentration of IARPD with RPI clasp design was located more lingually on abutment teeth, MDI, and peri-implant bone, while the other designs were observed distally on the supporting structures. The maximum von Mises stress on the abutment root surface was decreased when the RPDs were assisted with MDIs. The CRPD and IARPD with the Akers clasp design showed the highest von Mises stress followed by the designs with RPA and RPI clasp, respectively. The average hydrostatic pressure in each group was in approximation. Conclusion. The placement of MDIs on distal extension ridges helps to reduce the stress concentration on denture supporting structures. The maximum von Mises stress is affected by the different designs of clasp components. The CRPD and the IARPD with RPI clasp provide the least stress on supporting structures.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2416888
spellingShingle Chaiy Rungsiyakull
Pimduen Rungsiyakull
Kullapop Suttiat
Nut Duangrattanaprathip
Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
International Journal of Dentistry
title Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
title_full Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
title_fullStr Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
title_full_unstemmed Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
title_short Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis
title_sort stress distribution pattern in mini dental implant assisted rpd with different clasp designs 3d finite element analysis
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2416888
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