Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 88, Issue 4 , Pages 415-422 , October 2002

Effects of the position of artificial teeth and load levels on stress in the complete maxillary denture

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☆ Reprint requests to: Dr Anthony Prombonas, Skiathou 44, Glyfada-Athens, GREECE 16561, Telephone: (011)301-963-4492, E-mail: aprob@teiath.gr

☆☆ aLaboratory Professor, Department of Dental Technology, Technological and Educational Institute of Athens, Greece.

★ bAssociate Professor, Department of Dentistry, University of Athens, Greece.

PII: S0022-3913(02)00234-2

doi: 10.1067/mpr.2002.128174

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 88, Issue 4 , Pages 415-422 , October 2002

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