Validation of breast implant finite element model

In Vitro Validation of a Dynamic Finite Element Tkr Model

To date, dynamic FE TKR models have mainly been used to simulate implant testing environments (Godest et al, 2002). The ability to simulate the loading conditions and movement constraints experienced by a TKR in vivo would greatly enhance understanding of knee implant mechanics. Recently, dynamic FE models that simulate the implanted environment have begun to appear (Halloran et al, 2005; Barin...

Finite Element Analysis of Different Hip Implant Designs along with Femur under Static Loading Conditions

Background: The hip joint is the largest joint after the knee, which gives stability to the whole human structure. The hip joint consists of a femoral head which articulates with the acetabulum. Due to age and wear between the joints, these joints need to be replaced with implants which can function just as a natural joint. Since the early 19th century, the hip joint arthroplasty has evolved, a...

Finite Element Model Construction

Abstract This chapter explains the methodology to simulate total hip arthroplasty. Three-dimensional (3D) model of a femur was created from the Visible Human Project computed tomography dataset. Four different models of cementless hip stem were constructed from various file formats. Triangular surface mesh was manually repaired to ensure good finite element model for analyses. The implant surfa...

Application of Finite Element Analysis in Implant Dentistry

Three-dimensional finite element analysis of platform switched implant

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of the platform switching concept on an implant system and peri-implant bone using three-dimensional finite element analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two three-dimensional finite element models for wide platform and platform switching were created. In the wide platform model, a wide platform abutment was connected to a wide platform...