Stress distribution on platform switched dental implant technique with different bone type

TL;DR

This study examines how platform switching in dental implants affects stress distribution in different bone types under vertical loads.

Contribution

The study introduces new insights into stress distribution patterns in D2 and D3 bone types using platform switching.

Findings

Bone strain values are higher on the buccal side under vertical loads.

Platform switching impacts stress distribution differently across bone types.

Implant diameter influences strain distribution in D2 and D3 bone models.

Abstract

The concept of platform switching has been introduced to implant dentistry based on clinical observations for reduced peri-implant
crestal bone loss. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the platform switching technique's impact on stress distribution across
various bone types. Implants measuring 3.0 mm, 4.3 mm, and 5.0 mm in diameter and 11 mm in length were selected and positioned on both
D2 and D3 bone models. Strain gauges were assessed with vertical load on the buccal and lingual sides of each sample. Data shows that
bone strain values are high on the buccal side.