Review Article
Basic Concepts of Finite Element Analysis and its Applications in Dentistry: An Overview
1Senior Lecturer, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Oral Research Institute, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, India
2Professor and Head, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Manubhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, India
- *Corresponding Author:
- Mohammed SD
Senior Lecturer
Manubhai Patel Dental College and Oral Research Institute
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, India
Tel: 919725656250
E-mail: shahid_4404@yahoo.co.in
Received Date: June 21, 2014; Accepted Date: August 08, 2014; Published Date: August 14, 2014
Citation: Mohammed SD, Desai H (2014) Basic Concepts of Finite Element Analysis and its Applications in Dentistry: An Overview. J Oral Hyg Health 2:156. doi:10.4172/2332-0702.1000156
Copyright: © 2014 Mohammed SD et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Abstract
In attempt to improve mechanical properties of various dental structures, analysis of stress and strain of the same under various loading circumstances has become a integral part of research in recent era. As we all know, oral cavity consists of various complex structures with a very limited accessibility. Due to this, most biomechanical research of the oral environment has been performed in vitro. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is a modern tool for numerical stress analysis, with an advantage of being applicable to solids of irregular geometry that contain heterogeneous material properties. The history of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) dates back to 1943 when R. Courant first developed this technique. This article provides a review of the achievements and advancements in dental technology brought about by all powerful finite element method of analysis. The scope of the review covers various steps of finite element analysis, its applications in context to orthodontics, restorative dentistry and endodontics as well as to the field of implantology. Advantages and limitations are discussed in some detail which helps identify the gaps in research as well as future research direction.
