Real-time stress distribution data for implants and cortical bones can aid in determining appropriate implant placement plans and improving the post-placement success rate. This study aims to achieve these goals via a parametric reduced-order model (ROM) method based on stress distribution data obtained using finite element analysis. For the first time, the finite element analysis cases for six design variables related to implant placement were determined simultaneously via the design of experiments and a sensitivity analysis. The differences between the minimum and maximum stresses obtained for the six design variables confirm that the order of their influence is: Young’s modulus of the cancellous bone > implant thickness > front–rear angle > left–right angle > implant length. Subsequently, a one-dimensional (1-D) CAE solver was created using the ROM with the highest coefficient of determination and prognosis accuracy. The proposed 1-D CAE solver was loaded into the Ondemand3D program and used to implement a digital twin that can aid with dentists’ decision making by combining various tooth image data to evaluate and visualize the adequacy of the placement plan in real time. Because the proposed ROM method does not rely entirely on the doctor’s judgment, it ensures objectivity.
In this study, stability evaluation is performed through structural analysis based on digital dental implant design variables. The design variables include the implant length and thickness, cortical bone thickness, and elastic modulus of the cancellous bone. Subsequently, the stress in the external cortical bone, in which numerous nerves exist, is analyzed. Results show that stress increases as the implant length decreases. However, when the implant length is 10 mm, the stress decreases, owing to stress dispersion at the lower section of the implant. Moreover, as the implant thickness increases, the stress decreases. As the elastic modulus of the cancellous bone decreases, the stress exerted on the cancellous bone decreases; consequently, the stress exerted on the cortical bone increases. Finally, as the thickness of the cortical bone increases, the stress decreases when a vertical load is applied. However, when a load is applied in the oblique direction, the stress increases. Based on data obtained via digital radiography, which is a digital dental technology, a more precise implantation plan will be established by substituting the data via structural analysis.
18 February 2021 in Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology
This study attempted to design a suitable rib arrangement of the side part of a baffle plate to prevent side part warpage considering the injection molded test baffle plate in an automotive fuel tank. The analysis using MAPS-3D reproduced the results of the maximum injection pressure and clamping force of the tested baffle plate. Injection molding simulations were compared on the basis of the lowest maximum injection pressure, clamping force, and side part warpage among the seven cases selected by a trial and error method, concerning the rib arrangement and rib thickness. The final design involved setting the same thickness and same position alignment of the inner and outer ribs, and the addition of the horizon rib in the upper and lower areas of the side part of the baffle plate. The selected rib arrangement design also reduced the total warpage of the baffle plate having a long length between its upper and lower edges.
20 May 2022 in Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology