title: Effect of Configurations of Implants Supporting a Four-Unit Fixed Partial Denture on Loading Distribution.
abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the configuration of implants supporting a four-unit fixed partial denture on load distribution. An epoxy resin model missing teeth from the first premolar to the second molar was used. Three-dimensional piezoelectric force transducers were set on implants placed in the missing teeth area with a four-unit experimental superstructure. Three-dimensional loads on the implants were measured with four different implant configurations when a static load of 100 N was applied. The loads on the implants changed significantly depending on the implant number and position and the applied loading points.
authors.forename: Nobuhiro
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Yoda
authors.forename: Jian
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Yoshiki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Matsudate
authors.forename: Guang
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hong
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kawata
authors.forename: Keiichi
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sasaki
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D015921:Dental Implants; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003779:Denture Design; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D003765:Models, Dental; D008963:Molar
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants