J Korean Acad Prosthodont.  2000 Jun;38(3):283-290.

Stress analysis of anterior cantilever bridge

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  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Korea.

Abstract

STATE MENT of PROBLEMS: Although some clinicians report long-term success with fixed partial denture (FPD) that contain cantilever pontic, the use of cantilever FPDs may be hazardous because of unfavorable leverages during mastication. PURPOSE of STUDY: This study aims to compare the stress induced in the periodontium with normal and reduced bone support, and to analyze the stress distribution patterns of anterior cantilevered FPDs using the finite element method.
RESULTS
Cantilever bridge with a reduced bone level generated the highest peak stresses in the periodontium. In the models of reduced bone support, a cantilever bridge exhibited the greatest mobility and a 3-unit fixed restorations induced the smallest mobility of canine. The highest peak stress level of a 3-unit bridge in the periodontium is similar to the unrestored situation. But stress distribution in the bone is modified.
CONCLUSION
In reduced bone support, a cantilever bridge exhibited the greatest mobility and stress.

Keyword

Stress analysis Cantilever bridge Bone support

MeSH Terms

Denture, Partial, Fixed
Mastication
Periodontium
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