Piloto, P.A.G.Alves, Ana Maria RodriguesCorreia, AndréCampos, J.C. ReisFernandes, J.C. SampaioVaz, M.A.P.Viriato, Nuno2010-02-232010-02-2320092009Piloto, P.A.G.; Alves, Ana; Correia, A.; Campos, J.C. Reis; Fernandes, J.C. Sampaio; Vaz, M.A.P.; Viriato, Nuno (2009). Metal ceramic fixed partial denture: fracture resistance. In 1st International Congress on Biodental Engineering. Porto, Portugal.http://hdl.handle.net/10198/2081Metal ceramic fixed Partial dentures (FPD) are suitable to increase fracture resistance presenting higher clinical longevity. This type of prosthesis is mainly used when a great number of teeth replacements are need. The FPD under analysis is represented iii figure 1, defined by a metallic infrastructure (titanium) and by a ceramic coating.engconference object2010-01-30