Digital twin-based numerical simulation of stress distribution in the mandible with dental implants

A segment of the mandible with dental implants and natural teeth is modelled in SolidWorks® to create two digital twins: one with coupled implants and the other with separated implants. These digital twins are subsequently used to develop finite element models for calculating stresses and determine the stress distribution under various loading conditions and material configurations. The modelling process is presented here in full detail, while stress analysis results are presented in detail just for the case involving separated implants, with a porcelain veneer, and the loading applied equally at two points. All the other considered eight cases are briefly presented and discussed.