Investigation of stress distribution in roots restored with different crown materials and luting agents

Chikako Suzuki1, Hiroyuki Miura, Daizo Okada

  • 1Fixed Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Science, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8549, Japan. c.suzuki.fpro@tmd.ac.jp

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