Comparison between two design methods implants, based on reverse engineering, design and engineering technologies, BIOCAD/CAD/CAE

Abstract

The  main  objective  of  this  research  work  was  to  make  a  comparison  between  two  methods  used  for  design  and  biomechanical assessment of dental implants.. The first method is based on integration of an imaging technique used in diagnosis of tomographic images applied to 3D bone model reconstruction with reverse engineering software tools implemented on engineering applications. In the second method a specimen of jaw modeled in CAD (Computer Aided Design) software used to implant design was implemented, then a static simulation biomechanics was performed in a CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) environment, applying elementary insertion torque loads at the bone-implant interface. Simulations  Analysis were performed for both methods, using the same evaluation criteria.  Appropriate insertion torque values were confirmed with simulations as appropriate to maintain a proper relationship at the bone-implant interface. The results obtained using each method were analyzed and compared to determine the effect on appropriate integration of BioCAD imaging techniques and articulation with Technologies CAD and CAE.