Biomechanical considerations in implant prosthodontics

The dentist who uses implants in conjunction with natural abutment teeth should apply the same principles and guidelines that have proved themselves in fixed and removable prosthodontics. This article reviewed the basic biomechanical principles of span deflection and Class I lever systems as they ma...

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Published inThe Journal of prosthetic dentistry Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 220 - 223
Main Authors Rinaldi, Anthony W, Goldberger, Harvey J, Mingledorff, Ernest B, Craig, Carolanne, Donatelli, David
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Mosby, Inc 01.08.1983
Subjects
Biomechanical Phenomena
Dental Abutments
Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dentistry
Denture Design
Humans
Stress, Mechanical
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Summary:The dentist who uses implants in conjunction with natural abutment teeth should apply the same principles and guidelines that have proved themselves in fixed and removable prosthodontics. This article reviewed the basic biomechanical principles of span deflection and Class I lever systems as they may apply to fixed prosthodontics with and without implant abutments.
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ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/0022-3913(83)90020-3