Verification of finite element analysis of fixed partial denture with in vitro electronic strain measurement Gaoqi Wang, PhD, Song Zhang, PhD, Cuirong Bian, SMM, Hui Kong, SMM Journal of Prosthodontic Research Volume 60, Issue 1, Pages 29-35 (January 2016) DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003 Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 1 Location and orientation of the gauges. The arrows point out the direction of the grids. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 2 Schematic diagram of experimental set-up. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 3 FEA model of the FPD and abutment. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 4 Determination of loading areas. (a) Loading areas in the in vitro experiment; (b) loading areas in experimental FEA model; (c) loading areas in clinical FEA model. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 5 Extraction of strain values. Strain values of nodes in the position of each strain gauge (black boxes) were extracted and averaged. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 6 Typical load–strain curves obtained by read-out of strain values and applied force. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 7 Strain values obtained by experiment and FEA. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions
Fig. 8 First principle stress distribution of (a) veneer layer and (b) framework when subjected to 600N occlusal force. Journal of Prosthodontic Research 2016 60, 29-35DOI: (10.1016/j.jpor.2015.08.003) Copyright © 2015 Japan Prosthodontic Society Terms and Conditions