ABSTRACT
In this work adhesive dental bridges are analysed, with the main objective of study the influence of the bridge design, adhesive material, and adhesive thickness on the mechanical resistance of the bridge. Elasto-static numerical analyses were performed and for the structural analysis, three discrete numerical techniques were used: Finite Element Method (FEM), Radial Point Interpolation Method (RPIM) and Natural Neighbour Radial Point Interpolation Method (NNRPIM). With the data obtained was concluded that the use of two retainer wings, each one with 0.1 mm of thickness, appears to be the most favourable combination of parameters. However, the effect of the resin-cement was unclear. In addition, the results obtained using meshless methods are in agreement with the FEM.
