Stress distribution pattern of screw-retained restorations with segmented vs. non-segmented abutments: A finite element analysis

Background. Screw-retained restorations are favored in some clinical situations such as limited inter-occlusal spaces. This study was designed to compare stresses developed in the peri-implant bone in two different types of screw-retained restorations (segmented vs. non-segmented a...

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Main Authors: Shima Aalaei, Zahra Rajabi Naraki, Fatemeh Nematollahi, Elaheh Beyabanaki, Afsaneh Shahrokhi Rad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
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Online Access:http://joddd.tbzmed.ac.ir/PDF/joddd-11-149.pdf