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An Improved Mechanical Testing Method to Assess Bone-implant Anchorage
Published on: February 10, 2014
Oliver Hoffmann1, Gregory-George Zafiropoulos
1Department of Periodontics, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, Calif., USA. o_c_g_hoffmann@yahoo.com
Rigid connectors in tooth-implant restorations improve long-term outcomes, reducing complications and tooth intrusion compared to non-rigid types. This review highlights their benefits for dental implant and tooth prognoses.
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