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Identifying an optimal approach for the placement of pterygoid implants: A 3D finite element analysis.

Jun ChenLingtong BuGuangzhou Xu
Published in: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry (2024)
The approach of pterygoid implants inclined at 70 degrees relative to the Frankfort plane with anchorage in the pterygoid process was optimal, providing improved biomechanical behavior. Clinically, in the case of D4 bone, the inclined angulation of pterygoid implants should be 70 degrees to minimize the risk of failure.
Keyphrases
  • finite element analysis
  • soft tissue
  • bone mineral density
  • ultrasound guided
  • body composition
  • postmenopausal women