Use of nonrigid connector in managing stresses to the pier abutment
The use of a nonrigid connector (NRC) in a fixed partial denture having pier abutment increases the life of the prosthesis. Rigid connectors though most commonly used, result in early failure of the prosthesis such as debonding as well as put adverse effects on the abutments when used in the case of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2016-01-01
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| Series: | The Saint's International Dental Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sidj.org/article.asp?issn=2454-3160;year=2016;volume=2;issue=2;spage=46;epage=49;aulast=Sharma |