Influence of width and depth of palatal vault on rigidity of palatal strap: A finite element study

Journal of Prosthodontic Research

Volumn 53, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 95-100

  Takanashi, Takuya ^a   Shimamura, Ichiro ^a   Sakurai, Kaoru ^a  

^a TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE   (Japan)

Author keywords

Finite element analysis; Palatal shape; Palatal strap; Rigidity

Indexed keywords

EID: 61849146359     PISSN: 18831958     EISSN: 22124632     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpor.2008.10.002     Document Type: Article

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