Numerical Simulation of the Biomechanical Properties of a Prefabricated Attachment System for Use in Prosthetic Dentistry

In prosthetic dentistry many different prefabricated attachments are used for non-permanent fixation of dentures. A numerical model to evaluate the loading behavior of such a system in a realistic environment under different typical clinical loading situations was developed using Finite Element Analysis (FEA). The model was used to investigate the mechanical properties of one selected attachment system.