Biomechanical evaluation of a fiber-reinforced composite prosthesis supported by implants with and without a microthread collar design
Background/purpose: A fiber-reinforced composite (FRC) resin system was introduced as an alternative for implant-retained fixed dental prostheses (FDPs); however, the stress distribution in the bone around the implants which support the FRC-FDP has so far not been reported. The aim of this study was...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2010-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790210000152 |