Structure and mechanical properties of Cresco-Ti laser-welded joints and stress analyses using finite element models of fixed distal extension and fixed partial prosthetic designs

Uysal, HALE; Kurtoglu, C; Gurbuz, RIZA; Tutuncu, N

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.11.016

Structure and mechanical properties of Cresco-Ti laser-welded joints and stress analyses using finite element models of fixed distal extension and fixed partial prosthetic designs

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Uysal H., Kurtoglu C., Gurbuz R., Tutuncu N.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, vol.93, no.3, pp.235-244, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 93 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.11.016
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.235-244
Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Statement of problem. The Cresco-Ti System uses a laser-welded process that provides an efficient technique to achieve passive fit frameworks. However, mechanical behavior of the laser-welded joint under biomechanical stress factors has not been demonstrated.