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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Preprint |
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2023
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| Online Access: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.00396 |
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- We present a computational design method that optimizes the reinforcement of dentures and increases the stiffness of dentures. Our approach optimally places reinforcement in the denture, which modern multi-material three-dimensional printers could implement. The study focuses on reducing denture displacement by identifying regions that require reinforcement (E-glass material) with the help of topology optimization. Our method is applied to a three-dimensional complete lower jaw denture. We compare the displacement results of a non-reinforced denture and a reinforced denture that has two materials. The comparison results indicate that there is a decrease in the displacement in the reinforced denture. Considering node-based displacement distribution, the reinforcement reduces the displacement magnitudes in the reinforced denture compared to the non-reinforced denture. The study guides dental technicians on where to automatically place reinforcement in the fabrication process, helping them save time and reduce material usage.