At present, three-dimensional finite element analysis method is applied in the field of dental implantology because of its accurate modeling, high repeatability, wide range of applications, efficiency and flexibility, and intuitiveness, and has become an important tool for studying oral biomechanics in dental implantology. The mechanical complications of implant restorations are related to the implant structure, implant placement design method, occlusal loading and other reasons; in recent years, many scholars have used the finite element analysis method for implant biomechanics research. This paper reviews the progress of the research of 3D finite element analysis method for oral implantology in recent years.

Yiye Xu, Yidan Fan, Guoqiang Xu. Progress of finite element analysis method for oral implantology. Academic Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences (2023) Vol. 4, Issue 8: 65-70. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMHS.2023.040811.

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