Dental Implant Osseointegration Modelling

Project aim: To develop patient-specific dental peri-implant bone healing model using FEM and AI based surrogate model.

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  • Development of musculoskeletal model for the dental region
  • Deriving boundary conditions for the jaw from the model to apply it in FEM model
  • Development of 3D-FEM model of dental defect from patient data
  • Developing algorithm for bone healing modelling

 
  • Application of AI based surrogate modelling for parameter optimization in the bone healing model

 

 

This project is funded by the ITI Grant: "In Silico investigation of the bone-healing potential of dental implants"

Related publication

Nayak G. S., Al- Nawas B.: In Silico possibilities to understand peri-implant bone healing- state of the Art. Int. J. Imp.Dent. (2025) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-025-00659-x

Intelligent Implants for Enhanced Bone Healing

Project aim: To develop implants whose stiffness can be controlled to promote enhanced bone healing.

  • Development of intelligent implants
  • Investigation of the mechanical properties of the implant

 

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  • Development of bone healing models
  • Biomechanical investigation of implants

Nanoparticles enhanced PLA for bone defect treatment

Project aim: To enhance the biomedical and mechanical properties of PLA via the application of functionalized nanoparticles as reinforcement.

                                                                                       

Development of wood-based scaffolds for bone regeneration

Project aim: The objective of this project is to develop bone graft using wood as a sustainable source.

                                            

Mg-based biodegradable implant development

Project idea: To improve the corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of Mg-based implants via surface modification and alloying.