Significance of mandibular molar replacement with a dental implant: a theoretical study with nonlinear finite element analysis

Abstract Background Dental implants are frequently applied to unilateral defects in the mandible. However, implant placement in the molar region of the mandible can be difficult due to anatomical structure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the distribution of occlusal force in a mandibular shor...

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Main Authors: Masazumi Yoshitani, Yoshiyuki Takayama, Atsuro Yokoyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-02-01
Series:International Journal of Implant Dentistry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-018-0117-7