Stress Distribution Pattern in Mini Dental Implant-Assisted RPD with Different Clasp Designs: 3D Finite Element Analysis

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(a) The mandibular model with preformed acrylic resin teeth, the polyvinyl siloxane-simulated PDL, and gingival tissue on edentulous ridges. (b) RPD metal framework for distal extension RPD with bilateral acrylic resin bases on the edentulous areas.

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