title: Application of the finite element method in dental implant research.
abstract: This article provides a review of the achievements and advancements in dental technology brought about by computer-aided design and the all powerful finite element method (FEM) of analysis. The scope of the review covers dental implants, jawbone surrounding the implant and the biomechanical implant and jawbone interaction. Prevailing assumptions made in the published finite element analysis (FEA) and their limitations are discussed in some detail which helps identify the gaps in research as well as future research direction.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering, Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, PMB 50 Gold Coast Mail Centre, Queensland, 9726, Australia.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Van Staden
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Guan
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Loo
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015921:Dental Implants; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D013314:Stress, Mechanical
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015921:Dental Implants