Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 63, Issue 5 , Pages 506-512 , May 1990

Three-dimensional photoelastic stress analysis of the ferrule effect in cast post and cores

  • R.W. Loney, D.M.D., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to:Dr. Robert W. Loney College of Dentistry University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon S7N 0W0 Canada.
    • University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich., USA
    • Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry.
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  • W.E. Kotowicz, D.D.S., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich., USA
    • Professor, Prosthodontics Department, and Acting Dean, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry.
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  • G.C. McDowell, D.D.S., M.S.

      Affiliations

    • University of Saskatchewan, College of Dentistry, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Mich., USA
    • Assistant Professor, Prosthodontics Department, The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry.

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 Based on a thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Prosthodontics, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.

 Financial support for this investigation was provided by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Fund for Dental Education.

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Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 63, Issue 5 , Pages 506-512 , May 1990

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