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Dental bridge

Finite element analysis is now recognised as an essential design tool and is used extensively in all fields of engineering. The application of FEA to biomedical engineering is a more recent development. An example is the research into the design of a new dental bridgework.

Dental bridgework including tooth, and bridge - outside view.

Contour of stress for a typical bite load case.