Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 321-329 , October 2005

Finite element analysis of stresses in endodontically treated, dowel-restored teeth

  • Erik Asmussen, CandScient, DrOdont

      Affiliations

    • Professor
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Dr Erik Asmussen, Department of Dental Materials, School of Dentistry, 20 Nørre Alle, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, DENMARK, Fax: +45 3532 6505
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  • Anne Peutzfeldt, DDS, PhD, DrOdont

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor
    • ,
  • Alireza Sahafi, DDS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor

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PII: S0022-3913(05)00380-X

doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2005.07.003

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Volume 94, Issue 4 , Pages 321-329 , October 2005

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