Biomechanical Evaluation of Dental Prosthesis Using 3D Finite Element Analysis

Authors

  • Amel A. Al-Zuweedi Amel.alzuweedi@academy.edu.ly Author
  • Hussam El-Din F. El-Sheikh Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering,Libyan Academy, Tripoli-Libya Author
  • Taha Muftah Abuali Department of Mechanical and Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Technical Sciences, Bani Walid Libya. Author

Keywords:

finite element analysis, simulation, micro-movement, normal tooth, dental implant

Abstract

The aim of this paper was to study the micro-movement of a normal tooth and the dental implant that form the integral part of fixed dental prostheses. The research presents a three-dimensional finite element analysis for two different models, the tooth-implant fixed partial denture model and tooth-support fixed partial denture model. The simulated models included the first premolar, first molar, cortical bone, cancellous bone, periodontal ligament, dental implant, and the Zirconia dental prosthesis. Under loading, the natural tooth shows a higher movement rate than the dental implant. Based on the study result, it could be concluded that, despite the finite element analysis giving an approximate solution, the finite element simulations did provide a reasonable assessment and a good understanding of the support units' mechanical behavior.

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2026-01-29

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Amel A. Al-Zuweedi, Hussam El-Din F. El-Sheikh, & Taha Muftah Abuali. (2026). Biomechanical Evaluation of Dental Prosthesis Using 3D Finite Element Analysis. The Open European Journal for Research in Medical and Basic Sciences (OEJRMBS), 2(1), 01-12. https://easdjournals.com/index.php/oejrmbs/article/view/79