Potential use of a polycarbonate-urethane matrix reinforced with polyethylene fibers for shock-absorbing dental implants

Abstract The absence of a shock-absorbing mechanism in commercial dental implants is a likely factor in the resulting bone loss and possible implant failure. The aim of the current study is to generate a shock-absorbing dental implant that resembles the periodontal ligament, which naturally absorbs...

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Veröffentlicht in:Medical hypotheses 2015-09, Vol.85 (3), p.241-244
Hauptverfasser: Sheikhhassani, Ramtin, Anvari, Pasha, Taei, Simin, Sheikhhassani, Yasmin
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract The absence of a shock-absorbing mechanism in commercial dental implants is a likely factor in the resulting bone loss and possible implant failure. The aim of the current study is to generate a shock-absorbing dental implant that resembles the periodontal ligament, which naturally absorbs occlusal overloading forces. To achieve this, a polycarbonate-urethane composite reinforced with polyethylene fibers will be constructed. Tests based on finite element analysis and mechanical testing are proposed to further examine this novel implant type.
ISSN:0306-9877
1532-2777
DOI:10.1016/j.mehy.2015.05.003