title: Cantilever and implant biomechanics: a review of the literature, Part 2.
abstract: In Part 2 of this literature review, a summary of the literature regarding the determination of acceptable cantilever lengths for fixed implant prostheses is presented. Studies examining the possible effects of biomechanical stress on both the implant prosthesis and the supporting bone are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, USA.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Aquilino
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Lund
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants