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Methods: The algorithm was implemented in Rhinoceros\/Grasshopper to automatically generate geometries with varying bone loss (0 mm to 3 mm), support type (tooth\u2013tooth and implant\u2013implant support) and bone quality (D1 to D4) for a 4-unit FPD. Afterward, a finite element analysis was carried out with a load applied to the central connector of the FPD. Stresses in the FPD and the bone around the support were analysed. Results: The results indicated that stresses in the bone were influenced by both the depth of bone loss and bone quality across both support types. The maximum stress in the tested FPD models for tooth\u2013tooth support was not significantly influenced by bone quality; instead, the stress peaks were primarily influenced by the depth of bone loss. For D1 bone, the stresses in FPD and bone increased by 4.79% and 8.86%, respectively, for tooth\u2013tooth support and about 32.67% and 100.96%, respectively, for implant\u2013implant support. Conclusions: The proposed algorithm allows for the automatic, parametrised generation of support for 4-unit fixed partial dentures, which can be used to predict the effect of bone loss and bone quality on stresses for patient-specific geometries. The optimal treatment for support type should be adapted to the patient\u2019s specific needs to ensure long-term stability. A decision support involving automatic modelling, e.g., of support, and simulation might improve clinical treatment planning from a long-term perspective.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/dj12120394","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,12,4]],"date-time":"2024-12-04T11:03:08Z","timestamp":1733310188000},"page":"394","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Automated Support Generation for Fixed Partial Dentures and Impact of Bone Loss, Bone Quality and Support Types: Parametric Cad and Finite Element Analysis"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"12","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0000-2798-6699","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Hassen","family":"Jemaa","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomedical Materials Science, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Michael","family":"Eisenburger","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomedical Materials Science, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-8134-7695","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Andreas","family":"Greuling","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Prosthetic Dentistry and Biomedical Materials Science, Hannover Medical School, 30625 Hannover, Germany"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2024,12,4]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"71","DOI":"10.1111\/joor.13276","article-title":"Ten-year clinical performance of zirconia posterior fixed partial dentures","volume":"49","author":"Matta","year":"2022","journal-title":"J. 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