A Finite Element Analysis to Compare Stress Distribution on Extra-Short Implants with Two Different Internal Connections

Background: The goal of this study was to analyze the stress distribution on two types of extra-short dental implants with 5 mm of length: An internal hexagon (IH) and morse taper connection (MT). Methods: The three-dimensional model was composed of trabecular and cortical bone, a crown, an extra-sh...

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Main Authors: Silvia Helena García-Braz, María Prados-Privado, Luiz Carlos Silveira Zanatta, José Luis Calvo-Guirado, Juan Carlos Prados-Frutos, Sérgio Alexandre Gehrke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/8/1103