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  11. Finite Element And Thermal Analysis Of Porous Ti-6al-4v Scaffold Dental Implant Prosthetics With A Dense Central Core An Investigation Of The Influence Of Porosity Size On Implants

Finite element and thermal analysis of porous Ti-6Al-4V Scaffold dental implant prosthetics with a dense central core an investigation of the influence of porosity size on implants

Ashkan Rokoui1, Morteza Saeedzadeh2, Seyyed Amirhosein Hosseini1

  • 1Department of Industrial, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Buein Zahra Technical University, Qazvin, Iran.

Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
|June 11, 2025

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Porous dental implants with medium porosity effectively manage temperature fluctuations from hot and cold stimuli, protecting surrounding bone and tissue. This research highlights their suitability for intra-jaw surgery due to thermal stability and material durability.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Dental Implantology
  • Thermal Engineering

Background:

  • Dental implants are subjected to thermal variations from food and beverages, potentially affecting surrounding bone and tissue.
  • Understanding the thermal behavior of porous dental implant scaffolds is crucial for optimizing their design and clinical performance.
  • Titanium alloys (Ti-6Al-4V) are commonly used for dental implants due to their biocompatibility, strength, and wear resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of hot and cold temperature cycles on porous dental implants with varying porosity.
  • To evaluate the temperature distribution, thermal loads, and heat flux within dental implants and their interface with bone and tissue.
  • To assess the suitability of porous dental implants for intra-jaw surgery applications based on thermal analysis.
Keywords:
The dental implantheat fluxscaffold porous implanttemperature cycle

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Main Methods:

  • Application of thermal cycles ranging from -10°C to +60°C on dental implants with different porosity percentages.
  • Evaluation of temperature effects on bone and tissue using Finite Element Method (FEM) analysis.
  • Analysis of temperature distribution, heat flux, and thermal stress using Ansys software.

Main Results:

  • Medium porosity implants showed lower temperature increases/decreases compared to high and low porosity types after thermal cycling.
  • Higher porosity directly correlated with greater temperature effects throughout the implant structure.
  • Medium porosity implants effectively maintained a stable temperature, preventing cold transfer to adjacent biological tissues.

Conclusions:

  • Porous dental implants, particularly those with medium porosity, demonstrate excellent thermal management capabilities, crucial for intra-jaw applications.
  • The material properties (Ti-6Al-4V) and scaffold design contribute to the implant's strength, wear resistance, and long-term stability.
  • Findings provide critical insights for designing durable and effective porous dental implants that ensure patient safety and treatment success.
thermal loading