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.

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