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Table 3 Von Misses stress on shield and bone in various socket shield thicknesses

From: Finite element analysis of stress distribution on residual root structure in socket shield procedure following immediate dental implant placement: an in vitro study

Shield thickness in mm

Bone stress (Mpa)

Shield stress (Mpa)

0.5

5.61

12.68

1.0

9.51

19.07

1.5

10.12

21.58

2.0

11.38

28.74