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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2018-02-01
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Series: | International Journal of Implant Dentistry |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-018-0117-7 |