Evaluation of strain distribution on an edentulous mandible generated by cobalt-chromium metal alloy fixed complete dentures fabricated with different techniques: An in vitro study

Tasin S., TURP I., Bozdağ S. E., Sünbüloğlu E., Usumez A.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, vol.122, no.1, pp.47-53, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 122 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.10.034
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.47-53
  • Istanbul Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Statement of problem. Fixed complete dentures (FCDs) have been used in the treatment of completely edentulous patients for over 40 years. However, few reports have investigated misfit values and strain distribution in the context of FCDs fabricated with new technologies.