Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the stress distribution pattern in the design modifications of U-shaped palatal major connector

<b>Background:</b> The U-shaped maxillary major connector is considered to be the least-desirable design by many prosthodontists as it lacks rigidity, which is a primary requisite for a major connector. Aims and Objectives: Design modifications in the U-shaped palatal major connector are...

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Main Authors: Ramakrishnan Hariharan, Singh Raj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2010;volume=21;issue=4;spage=506;epage=511;aulast=Ramakrishnan