Abstract
A finite element analysis was carried out to analyse the stress variations in a mandibular posterior fixed partial denture (FPD), made of recast nickel-chromium alloy. A two dimensional finite element model was developed and then analysed with STAAD III/ISDS program with an occlusal load of 1 kg applied to the casting surface. The analysis revealed that the connectors experienced maximum stresses and the generated stress values decreased within the fixed partial denture made of recast Ni-Cr alloy. It seemed unlikely that FPD inspite of being made of recast alloy might fail before the other tissue components show signs of degeneration thus establishing the potential for recycling the Ni-Cr alloy in actual dental practice.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 27-32 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 01-01-2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Dentistry