Evaluation of Stress Distribution Pattern of Square Head One-Piece Mini-Implant and Newly Designed Mini-Implant (Pedoplant) as Anterior Tooth Prosthesis in Children: Protocol for Finite Element Analysis Study.

Abstract

Background: Mini-implants as anterior tooth prosthesis in children have shown promising results. However, improvisation in their design to create lifelike restorations that is aesthetically pleasing is a necessity.

Objective: To determine the stress distributing propertyof commercially available square-head one-piece mini-implant and a newly designed mini-implant named ‘Pedoplant’ as anterior tooth prosthesis in children using finite element analysis (FEA).

Methods:A FEA of square head one-piece mini-implant used as maxillary anterior prosthesis in growing children will be performed to determine its stress distribution pattern. A novel mini-implant is designed, taking into account the aesthetic consideration like the ability to create a good emergence profile along with other favourable mechanical properties. A finite element analysis of this virtually designed mini-implant named ‘Pedoplant’ will be performed to evaluate its stress distribution pattern.

Expected Results:The results obtained after performing finite element analysis of square-head one-piece mini-implant and Pedoplant mini-implant will be compared for evaluating the most efficacious mini-implant in terms of its stress distributing property.

Conclusions:The new mini-implant designed to create good emergence profile will be evaluated for its stress distribution property. The study will thus, provide insights regarding the use of most appropriate type of mini-implant in children.