Natural Sciences, Stomotology, 2026
ISSN: 1829-006X
STATIC FORCE ANALYSIS OF DENTAL IMPLANT CONNECTORS USING FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
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Abstract
This study evaluates the biomechanical performance of dental implant connectors-hexagonal, octagonal, and one-unit
systems—under static loading using finite el- ement analysis (FEA) in SolidWorks. Three-dimensional models of
titanium im- plants were subjected to a 100 N force at an angle per ISO 14801 standards, with the implant base
fixed to simulate jawbone conditions. Stress (Von Mises), dis- placement, and strain were analyzed to assess loadbearing capacity and mechan- ical stability. Results indicate that two-unit systems (hexagonal and octagonal)
exhibit superior load-bearing capacity compared to the one-unit system, with the hexagonal design showing
marginally better stress distribution. However, differ- ences between hexagonal and octagonal connectors were
minimal. The one-unit system displayed higher stress and deformation, potentially due to its thinner, longer
design. These findings suggest that connector design significantly influences implant performance, with implications
for clinical applications. Future studies should validate these results with experimental data and explore the
impact of implant dimensions.