Influence of Number of Implants and Connection Systems on Stress Behaviour of Mandibular Implant-retained Overdentures: Photoelastic and Strain Gauge Analysis

Introduction: The consensus statement recommends at least two implants to support a mandibular overdenture for edentulous patients. However, to reduce cost and time of treatment, the concept of single implant-retained overdentures provides another option. Nonetheless, the optimal number of implants...

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Main Authors: Marcio Campaner, Anna Clara Mendes Borges, Danielle De Almeida Camargo, Leticia Cerri Mazza, Sandro Basso Bitencourt, Rodrigo Antonio De Medeiros, Marcelo Coelho Goiato, Aldiéris Alves Pesqueira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/12870/40067_CE[Ra1]_F(SL)_PF1(AJ_RK)_PFA(AJ_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf