Finite Element Analysis of Compressive Stress Pattern in Implant-tooth Supported Fixed Partial Denture: An In Vitro Study April- June 2018;5(2):25-30

The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of connector design on magnitude and distribution pattern of compressive stress in supporting bone of implant natural tooth supported three unit fixed partial denture in distal extension cases.
the outcome of the study demonstrated that when the implant is used as a distal abutment in distal extension case, it is recommended to place the non rigid connector in the mesial side of the distal implant abutment in implant natural tooth supported fixed partial denture.