Development of a methodology for the partially automated creation of parameterizable dental FEA models and their application in implant-supported dentures

• Applicant: Dr. Andreas Greuling
• Subject Area: Dentistry, Oral Surgery
• Term: since 2021
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 462306304

The finite element method (FEM) has been used in dental research for a long time. For direct support in clinical issues, however, it is not currently established as standard, although use in complex situations can generally provide valuable additional information. One explanation for the seldom use for support in patient-specific clinical questions is that the amount of work required to carry out FE simulations is currently considerable, with a large part of the working time being used to create suitable simulation models.The aim of this project is to improve the methodology in the simulation model creation and to automate the model creation in parts. This should significantly reduce the time and resources required and thus lower the barrier to performing patient-specific simulations. Another aim of this project is to use the developed partial automation to investigate implant-supported restorations in various stages of bone loss with regard to failure behavior.

• DFG Programme: Research Grants