Experimental & FEM Analysis of Orthodontic Mini-Implant Design on Primary Stability

The main objective of this research is to establish a connection between orthodontic mini-implant design, pull-out force and primary stability by comparing two commercial mini-implants or temporary anchorage devices, Tomas®-pin Perfect Anchor. Mini-implant geometric analysis quantification bone characteristics are performed, whereupon experimental in vitro test conducted. With the use CATIA (Computer Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) CAD Design)/CAM Manufacturing)/CAE Engineering) system, 3D (Three-dimensional) models segments created. Afterwards, those same imported into Abaqus software, where finite element generated with special focus on material properties, boundary conditions interactions. FEM (Finite Element Method) used simulate test. Then, results structural compared results. contain information about maximum stresses implant–bone system caused due force. It determined that core diameter screw thread conicity factors design have direct impact stability. Additionally, model lower than Anchor, even though endures greater forces, implant implemented still represents more stressed uniform distribution bigger values.