Pages 11-14, Language: EnglishKinni, Mark E. / Hokama, Stephanie N. / Caputo, Angelo A.The load distributing characteristics of two implant designs, the Brånemark and Core-Vent systems, were studied under both vertical and inclined loading using photoelastic models. Applied loads were transferred to the supporting structure more equitably with the Brånemark design than with the Core-Vent design.