Abstract
The design of a mandibular fixed complete denture can influence periimplant bone loss. However, thedesign that transfers the greatest stress to the periimplant bone is not well documented. The purpose of this study was to assess the stress distribution associated with splinted and nonsplinted implant-supported mandibular fixed complete denture designs. Three-dimensional finite element models simulating 6 osseointegrated implants were created in themandible to support a cobalt-chromium alloy and feldspathic porcelain veneering framework. One model simulated a 1-piece framework, and the other models simulated 2-piece and 3-piece frameworks. Axial and oblique loads were applied tothe frameworks. For all the models, the greatest stress values were recorded in the periimplant bone of posterior implants, with differences between the left and right sides. The axial load transferred greater stress values to the periimplant bone than did the oblique load. The lowest periimplant bone stress values were observed in the 3-piece framework model at all implant locations, with the exception of implants placed in the canine region. A framework separated into 3 pieces transfers the least stress to the periimplant bone.
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