Implant–Bone Interface Stress Distribution in Immediately Loaded Implants of Different Diameters: A Three‐Dimensional Finite Element Analysis

Abstract

With an increase of implant diameter, stress and strain on the implant-bone interfaces significantly decreased, especially when the diameter increased from 3.3 to 4.1 mm. It appears that dental implants of 10 mm in length for immediate loading should be at least 4.1 mm in diameter, and uniaxial loading to dental implants should be avoided or minimized.