Patterns of stress and strain in complete-arch prostheses supported by four or six implants: A literature review of finite element analyses

• Main Authors: Nasrin Keshavarz Valian (Author), Mohammad Reza Talebi Ardakani (Author), Alireza Aziz Ahari (Author), Mohammad Taghi Baghani (Author), Shireen Shidfar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Tilted implants have been recommended as an alternative to the bone graft procedures in implant sites although with possibly higher stress concentrations. This study reviews finite element studies to evaluate patterns of stress and strain in complete-arch prostheses supported by 4‒6 impl...