Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 319-325 , April 2004

Influence of occlusal forces on stress distribution in preloaded dental implant screws

  • Ibrahim Alkan, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Turkey
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  • Atilla Sertgöz, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Marmara University, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Atilla Sertgöz, Marmara Üniversitesi, Dişhekimliği Fakültesi, 80200 Nişantaşi, Istanbul, Turkey, Fax: 90-212-246-5247
    • ,
  • Bülent Ekici, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Doctor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Turkey

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PII: S0022-3913(04)00033-2

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.01.016

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 91, Issue 4 , Pages 319-325 , April 2004

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