A three-dimensional finite element analysis to evaluate stress distribution tooth in tooth implant-supported prosthesis with variations in non-rigid connector design and location
Conclusion: It is advisable to place the nonrigid connector between the implant and the pontic to protect the implant from torque effects in a tooth implant fixed prosthesis.
Source: Indian Journal of Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Authors: K Sumathi Nitin TV Padmanabhan V Anand Kumar N Parthasarathi M Uma Maheswari S Madhan Kumar Source Type: research