CONDITIONS OF LOAD

Six different conditions of load were hypothesised for the three different implants:
Vertical load of 200N ( 20 kg ) applied on the second tooth in the implant
- Vertical load of 200N + transverse load of 40N applied on the second tooth in the implant
- Vertical load of 200N applied on the fourth tooth in the implant
- Vertical load of 200N + transverse load of 40N applied on the fourth tooth in the implant
- Vertical load of 200N applied on the second tooth in the implant and vertical load of 200N applied on the fourth tooth in the implant
Vertical load of 200N + transverse load of 40N applied on the second tooth in the implant and vertical load of 200N + transverse load of 40N applied on the fourth tooth in the implant

RESULTS

When analysing the tensional status of the various biomechanical systems illustrated above, special attention was focused on the superior part of the cortical bone in the hemimandible because this was one of the most heavily laden areas; the tensions in the implant interface zone were also compared, since experience has shown this to be one of the worst affected areas in terms of bone resorption.

s tensions along the X and Y axes, occurring in the plane in which the superior cortical bone of the hemimandible is positioned, were measured and compared.
Negative values indicate a state of compression, whereas positive values show a state of traction.

The tension values given in the figures and charts are expressed in MPa.

- 200N load on second tooth
- 200N load on fourth tooth
- 200N load on second tooth + 200N load on fourth tooth
- 200N + 40N load on seond tooth
- 200N + 40N load on fourth tooth
- 200N + 40N load on second tooth + 200N + 40N load on fourth tooth