MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryImplant SurgeryJoint Replacement SurgeryProstheticsFixed Implant ProsthesesImplant-supported Fixed ProsthesesCold WeldingProsthetic LooseningTorque
According on the methodology used, the NI Pilar Flex abutment was more effective regarding the reverse torque in single-unit implant prostheses versus the indexed Pilar Flex abutment. A greater loosening in the indexed Pilar Flex abutment retaining screw was noted in the reverse torque test, and the Pilar Flex abutment failed to show good outcomes related to the cold welding effect.
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Load fatigue performance of conical implant-abutment connections.
Yoong Liang Seetoh, Keson Beng Choon Tan, Ee Kiam Chua et al. · PubMed · 2011 · 57 citations