title: Development of 3D CAD/FEM Analysis System for Natural Teeth and Jaw Bone Constructed from X-Ray CT Images.
abstract: A three-dimensional finite element model of the lower first premolar, with the three layers of enamel, dentin, and pulp, and the mandible, with the two layers of cortical and cancellous bones, was directly constructed from noninvasively acquired CT images. This model was used to develop a system to analyze the stresses on the teeth and supporting bone structure during occlusion based on the finite element method and to examine the possibility of mechanical simulation.
authors: Department of Crown and Bridge, School of Life Dentistry at Tokyo, The Nippon Dental University, 1-9-20 Fujimi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102-8159, Japan.
authors: Aki
authors: A
authors: Hasegawa
authors: Akikazu
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authors: Shinya
authors: Yuji
authors: Y
authors: Nakasone
authors: Lippo V J
authors: LV
authors: Lassila
authors: Pekka K
authors: PK
authors: Vallittu
authors: Akiyoshi
authors: A
authors: Shinya