The purpose of this study was to examine, by the method of 3-dimentional finite element analysis, how infraocclusion affected the stress distribution in surrounding bone and osseointegrated prosthesis. The 3-dimentional finite element mandibular models were made, in which the first and second molars were removed and the two osseointegrated implants were placed in the first and second molar sites and implant supported fixed prostheses were constructed. Analysis of equivalent stress and displacement induced by strong occlusion or infraocclusion was performed under vertical or inclined distributed loads. @ES The results were as follows : @EN 1. Under vertical load of 50N or 500N. the model in which infraocclusion had not been allowed showed greater stress on implants and the supporting bone than on natural teeth.
2. In the model in which infraocclusion of 30 ㎛ had been allowed, implant-prosthesis on the molars had no contact with opposing teeth under vertical load of 50N, However, with the same allowed infraocclusion and the model under vertical load of 500N. implant prosthesis on the second molar had contact with opposing teeth, and stress distribution occured properly on natural teeth and implants. 3. Under 45° inclined load, the model in which infraocclusion had not been allowed showed greater stress on implants and the supporting bone than on natural teeth. There was greater stress in the cases of 45°inclined load than in the case of vertical load. 4. Under 45°inclined load of 50N or 500N, the model in which infraocclusion of 30㎛, had been allowed showed no occlusal contact on the implants and occlusal contact on the natural teeth. 5. In partially edentulous cases with implant supported prosthesis, we can prevent excessive load on implants by allowing infraocclusion.
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