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http://dx.doi.org/10.4047/jkap.2011.49.3.222

A three-dimensional finite element analysis of obturator prosthesis for edentulous maxilla  

Song, Woo-Seok (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
Kim, Myung-Joo (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
Lim, Young-Jun (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
Kwon, Ho-Beom (Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University)
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The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics / v.49, no.3, 2011 , pp. 222-228 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purposes of this study were to evaluate the stress distributions and the displacements of obturator for edentulous maxillectomy patients and to compare them with those of complete denture using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Materials and methods: Based on the CT image of edentulous patient, three-dimensional finite element model of edentulous maxillae was constructed. Three-dimensional finite element model of edentulous maxillae with palatal defect was also fabricated. On each model, complete denture and obturator prosthesis were created. Vertical static force of 200 N was applied on the left maxillary premolar and molar region. The von Mises stress values and the displacements of models were analyzed using three-dimensional finite element analysis. Results: Maximum von Mises stress values were recorded in the cortical bones of both models. The von Mises stress value in the complete denture model was 2.73 MPa and 2.69 MPa in the obturator model. High von Mises stress values were also observed on the tissue surface of prosthesis. The maximum value of the displacement in the obturator was higher than that of complete denture. Conclusion: The obturator showed a worse result in terms of stress distribution and displacement than complete denture. In the prosthodontic rehabilitation of edentulous maxillectomy patient accurate impression procedure based on patients'anatomy and application of prosthodontic principle should be considered.
Keywords
Maxillectomy; Finite element analysis; Obturator; Complete denture;
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