Effects of implant threads on the contact area and stress distribution of marginal bone

Stable osseointegration between implant threads and the surrounding marginal bone provides the mechanical base of an implant for daily chewing activity. The contact area of implant-bone interfaces and the concentrated stresses on the marginal bones are principal concerns of implant designers. The pu...

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Main Authors: Chia-Ching Lee, Shang-Chih Lin, Ming-Jen Kang, Shu-Wei Wu, Ping-Yuen Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790210600232