Effect of connector design on the stress distribution of a cantilever fixed partial denture

Context: The design of a fixed partial denture (FPD) is very important to reduce the stresses generated over the supporting tissues. The connector area needs specific conditions due to biological and esthetic demands, and must be well assessed especially in the posterior regions. Aims: To make a s...

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Main Authors: Andre R Correia, Joao C. Sampaio Fernandes, Jose C. Reis Campos, Mario A Vaz, Nuno V Ramos, Joao P Martins da Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
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Online Access:http://www.j-ips.org/article.asp?issn=0972-4052;year=2009;volume=9;issue=1;spage=13;epage=17;aulast=Correia