In  vitro stress analysis study of different prosthetic options using single posterior implant for management of mandibular unilateral distal extension saddle

Conclusion The conclusions are as follows: (1) maximum strain induced at tooth and implant abutments were in case of side plate design; (2) distribution of micro-strain between the implant and tooth abutment in case of fixed restoration was better than distribution in case of the other two groups.

Source: Tanta Dental Journal - July 20, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: research