PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to compare internal Morse taper connections in 2 separate modes: repeated torque/reverse-torque values and compressive bending at a 30-degree off-axis angle. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three sample groups (n = 12 in each group)--a solid-screw implant paired with a 5.5-mm solid abutment (SSI), a synOcta implant with a 5.5-mm solid abutment (SOI), and a synOcta ...

Currently, the protocol for bone conduction surgery involves soft tissue reduction in order to stabilise the skin around the abutment and reduce the risk of skin-related complications in the area. The new CochlearTM Baha® BA400 Abutment features a hydroxyapatite surface and a pronounced concavity to enhance soft tissue stability by establishing tight adherence between the soft tissue and abutme...

The purpose of this study was to determine the maximum permissible x-ray tube angulation that can be used to verify the fit of an abutment. An implant and an abutment were assembled with an abutment screw. A variety of openings were created between the abutment and the implant. Radiographs were taken combining the different gaps with various x-ray tube angulations. The radiographs were randomly...

A study of the implant to abutment connection is of paramount importance as it is the primary determinant of the strength and stability of the implant supported restoration, which in turn determines the restoration’s prosthetic stability. Traditionally, the Branemark's external hexagon has been widely used but its significant complications like abutment screw loosening, rotational misfit at imp...

A technique to create an individually modified implant prosthetic abutment is described. An overcasting is waxed onto a machined titanium abutment, cast in titanium, and joined to it with laser welding. With the proposed technique, a custom-made titanium implant prosthetic abutment is created with adequate volume and contour of metal to support a screw-retained, metal-ceramic implant-supported ...

Background and Aim: Screw loosening is a common problem with both screw-retained and cemented implant restorations. It is assumed that the abutment diameter affects detorque value and screw loosening. We aimed to determine the effect of two different abutment diameters on detorque value using cyclic loading and thermocycling. Materials and Methods: This in-vitro experimental study was conducte...

BACKGROUND Although, dental implants have been a predictable option to support several types of restorations, mechanical problems are not uncommon. Retaining and abutment screw loosenings/fractures are one of the most common technical problems. AIM To present a step-by-step technique in order to remove a broken locater abutment screw fragment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 56-year-old, edentulous...

This article illustrates a technique to solve the esthetic and functional challenges of restoring implants in situations with limited interocclusal clearance. As manufactured, some wide implants lack a gold cylinder abutment that attaches directly to the implant. Instead, an intermediate abutment is provided with the system. However, with limited interocclusal space, it is not feasible to resto...

PURPOSE This study was conducted to assess the effect of using a double screw on the prevention of abutment screw loosening. MATERIALS AND METHODS Internal connected abutment with a single screw (IS), internal connected abutment with a double screw (ID), external connected abutment with a single screw (ES), and external connected abutment with a double screw (ED) groups were prepared (n = 10 ...

A common problem associated with single tooth implant restorations is abutment screw loosening. Manufacturers of implants have attempted to overcome this problem by incorporating antirotational design characteristics into their systems. Micromovement and torque levels required to loosen abutment screws for straight and angled antirotational screw-retained abutment/implant combinations from thre...