Finite Element Analysis in Biomechanics

Abstract

Finite element method (FEM) is among the methods of approximation, which is abundantly used to solve the real-life problems that cannot be solved with the analytical methods. The biological systems are complex in nature in terms of geometry, material properties, functioning, and case-to-case deviation. Thus, the standard analytical methods suffer catastrophic limitations in this area. Mainly for this reason, biomechanics is highly enriched with the integration of FEM, which opens a new window with extended capabilities against a logically acceptable margin of approximation. This chapter focuses on designing customized medical devices (orthopaedic and dental implants) and correlating their design with the presented clinical condition and, thus, leading to a criteria of design prescription based on clinical conditions.