Dynamic Modelling of Tooth Deformation Using Occlusal Kinematics and Finite Element Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental biomechanics based on finite element (FE) analysis is attracting enormous interest in dentistry, biology, anthropology and palaeontology. Nonetheless, several shortcomings in FE modeling exist, mainly due to unrealistic loading conditions. In this contribution we used kinematics information recorded in a virtual environment derived from occlusal contact detection between high resolution models of an upper and lower human first molar pair (M1 and M1, respectively) to run a non-linear dynamic FE crash colliding test.

Methodology

MicroCT image data of a modern human skull were segmented to reconstruct digital models of the antagonistic right M1 and M1 and the dental supporting structures. We used the Occlusal Fingerprint Analyser software to reconstruct the in

SUBMITTER: Benazzi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816422 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature