Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 6 , Pages 539-546 , December 2003

Finite element analysis to determine implant preload

  • Lisa A Lang, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry, Denver, Colo, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Lisa A. Lang, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, Mailcode 7912 San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USAFax: 210-567-6376
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  • Byungsik Kang, BS, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Technical Manager, Hoff & Associates, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
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  • Rui-Feng Wang, BS

      Affiliations

    • Research Associate II, Department of Biologic and Material Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA
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  • Brien R Lang, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Professor Emeritus, Department of Biologic and Material Sciences, Division of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA

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☆ Supported by Nobel Biocare/University of Michigan Center for Excellence.

PII: S0022-3913(03)00672-3

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2003.09.012

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 90, Issue 6 , Pages 539-546 , December 2003

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