Engineers have been studying how materials withstand fatigue for decades. Dentists should too. In this episode, Dr. David Alleman discusses engineering research by Rodrigues that outlines proper crack removal and repair and how dentists can apply that to prep design and restorative dentistry.

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Referenced article: Rodriguez-Sanchez J.E., Dover W.D., Brennan F.P. Application of short repairs for fatigue life extension. Int. J. Fatigue. 2004;26:413-420.

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