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Potential use of a polycarbonate-urethane matrix reinforced with polyethylene fibers for shock-absorbing dental
Ramtin Sheikhhassani1, Pasha Anvari2, Simin Taei3
1Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA.
Abstract:
The absence of a shock-absorbing mechanism in commercial dental implants is a likely factor in the resulting bone loss and possible implant failure. The aim of the current study is to generate a shock-absorbing dental implant that resembles the periodontal ligament, which naturally absorbs occlusal overloading forces. To achieve this, a polycarbonate-urethane composite reinforced with polyethylene fibers will be constructed. Tests based on finite element analysis and mechanical testing are proposed to further examine this novel implant type.
