Load transmission in implant superstructures supported by natural teeth and osseointegrated dental implants. A preliminary report.
There is considerable debate as to the effects of using bridges which are supported simultaneously by teeth and implants, due to the marked differences in their displaceability. This in-vivo experiment was carried out on three subjects, and measured the vertical and horizontal movement of implants and teeth, linked with a fixed superstructure, when this was loaded. The results suggest that natural abutment teeth may contribute significantly to bridge support in these circumstances.
Hobkirk
J A
JA
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Healthcare Sciences, London, UK.
Tanner
S R
SR
D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014070:Tooth / Q000502:physiology
D015921:Dental Implants