ArticleBMC oral health2025
OT Bridge prosthetic system with different number of screws in all on six maxillary prosthesis: finite element analysis.
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backgroundThe OT-Bridge is reported as a simple versatile rehabilitation technique that guarantees tight stable prosthesis even with absence of few screws. However, to provide implant patients with intriguing prospects for rehabilitation with this system, vast research is still required to understand the biomechanical behavior of the OT-Bridge. This investigation aimed to evaluate the stresses induced in an All-on-six maxillary OT-Bridge prosthesis in different circumstances that vary in number and geometric distribution of the retaining screws using finite element analysis. MATERIALS &
methodsThis study comprised five test groups based on the number and distribution of the connection screws used to anchor an all-on-six OT-Bridge superstructure as follows; Group I: six screws, Group II: five screws eliminating the right central screw, Group III: four screws with two anterior screws eliminated unilaterally, Group IV: four screws with two anterior screws eliminated bilaterally, and Group V: three screws eliminating both central incisors and right canine screws. The computer simulation was done through three main stages: experimental model designing, SolidWorks modelling, and model analysis using ABAQUS
resultsThe highest vMS induced in the bridge (677 and 437 MPa under vertical and oblique load, respectively) were in group IV. The highest equator vMS were in groups III and IV (122, 121.9 MPa) under vertical load, while under oblique load, they were in groups V and III (66.2, 65.7 MPa). The vMS in screws, implants, and two bony segments exhibited the most significant increase in group V. The bilateral anterior screw elimination (group IV) compared to the unilateral elimination (group III) increased the vMS on the bridge, screws, and implants.
conclusionThe OT-Bridge is considered a biomechanically efficient prosthetic system even in the absence of one-third of the anchoring screws in all-on-six prostheses. However, unilateral rather than bilateral elimination of two anterior screws results in better stress distribution pattern. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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