This document discusses biomechanics as it relates to dental implants and prosthetics. It defines biomechanics as the analysis of loading and deformation of bone in a biological system. Key points include:
- Natural teeth and implants are anchored differently in bone, with teeth having a periodontal ligament and implants being rigidly fixed.
- Factors like implant angulation, cantilevers, crown height, and bone density can magnify forces on implants.
- Therapeutic biomechanics aims to remediate each biomechanical factor to reduce implant overloading.
- Differential mobility between teeth and implants means implants experience more concentrated forces at the crestal bone compared to teeth.