Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2024, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (22): 3591-3596.doi: 10.12307/2024.481

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Biomechanical characteristics of “All-on-4” concept analyzed by three-dimensional finite element method

Lu Jing, Li Ying, Meng Maohua, Wang Huan, Shu Jiayu, Li Wenjie, Luo Yuncai, Dong Qiang   

  1. School of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou Province, China
  • Received:2023-08-17 Accepted:2023-09-14 Online:2024-08-08 Published:2024-01-20
  • Contact: Dong Qiang, MD, Chief physician, Doctoral supervisor, School of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou Province, China
  • About author:Lu Jing, Master candidate, School of Stomatology, Guizhou Medical University/Affiliated Stomatological Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, Guiyang 550004, Guizhou Province, China

Abstract: BACKGROUND: With the increasing demand for edentulous jaw restoration, “All-on-4” concept is widely used. The load transfer mode of implant is different from that of natural tooth. The three-dimensional finite element analysis can study the stress distribution of implants and surrounding bone tissues under functional loading. On this basis, it provides research methods for finding suitable implant materials, optimizing implant geometry, and designing clinical surgical protocols. 
OBJECTIVE: To review researches related to three-dimensional finite element analysis in “All-on-4” concept.
METHODS: Relevant literature published from 2003 to 2023 was searched in CNKI and PubMed databases with the search terms of “finite element method; All-on-4; edentulous; biomechanics” in Chinese and English. Finally, 65 articles were included for review.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) In the case of insufficient horizontal bone mass, we can choose to apply narrow diameter implants, but we need to pay attention to the effect of the presence of the cantilever on the stress distribution and reduce the risk of failure. (2) The “All-on-4” concept reduces the stress distribution of bone by tilting the distal middle implant, but the ideal angle of the distal implant tilt in different jaw types requires further study. (3) The presence of cantilevers increases the risk of implant failure, and keeping the cantilever length/AP distance ratio at 0.9 helps to minimize mechanical complications. (4) When a framework is made of a material with a lower elastic modulus, the stress on the framework itself will be smaller, but it will increase the stress on the implant, prosthetic screw, abutment and peri-implant bone. On the contrary, when a material with a higher elastic modulus is used, it can reduce the stress on the prosthetic components, implants and peri-implant bone in the restoration, but the stress on the framework itself is higher. (5) The “All-on-4” concept allows for a better mechanistic balance, but requires the development of a long-term, effective treatment program that is tailored to the patient’s specific situation. (6) Proper occlusal scheme is the key to the success of implant treatment, and there is no difference between canine-guide occlusion and group function occlusion in terms of the longevity of the restoration. However, there are many factors that influence occlusal design, and further in vitro experiments as well as a number of clinical studies are needed to explore the ideal occlusal design of the “All-on-4”.

Key words: inite element, All-on-4, edentulous, narrow implant, standard implant, tilted implant, cantilever, short implant, framework material, occlusal design, biomechanics

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