title: [The establishment of 3D-FE model libraries for the elements of the RPD].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To establish the 3D-FE model libraries for the elements of the RPD.
  
  
  METHODS
  Based on the 3D geometric model libraries of the RPD and normal stomatognathic system, using the software, such as Powershape,Pro/E and Ansys5.5, transformed data, trimmed models, or rebuilt it, established many kinds of FE model elements, then combine these elements in the whole model, connected and trimmed, at last created several kinds of FE model libraries.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This study established eight kinds of FE model libraries, including the occlusal rests, clasps, bases, artificial teeth, and connectors, etc, nearly two hundreds FE model elements.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The established models have a satisfied geometric configuration; these elements combined well in the whole model, and can be easily call-in and edit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, School of Stomatology, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wei
authors.forename: Fu-qiang
authors.initials: FQ
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Li-niu
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Cheng-tao
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Wang
mesh_terms: D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D003765:Models, Dental