Compressive Resistances and Failure Modes of Abutments With Different Transgingival Heights and Types on Internal Conical Connected Implants. Issue 5 (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhu, Chenyuan; Zhang, Fuqiang; Jiao, Ting
• Is Part Of: Implant dentistry. Volume 26:Issue 5(2017:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: zirconia abutment -- titanium abutment -- bone-level implant -- strength; Dental implants -- Periodicals; 617.69305
• DOI: 10.1097/ID.0000000000000658
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1056-6163

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to research the effect of different transgingival heights (THs) and types of abutments on performances including the compressive resistances and fracture modes of abutments on internal conical connected implants. Materials and Methods: Three groups were established: a 1-piece zirconia abutment group (group A), a 2-piece zirconia abutment group (group B), and a 1-piece titanium abutment group (group C). Three THs (2, 3.5, and 5 mm, n = 6) were set as the subgroups of each group. All groups were subjected to a compressive resistance test at a 30 degree angle. The main failure modes were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy and a stereomicroscope. Results: The compressive resistances of the abutments on the internal conical connected implants were significantly related to the TH (P = 0.004), the type of abutment (P < 0.0001), and the combined effect (P < 0.0001). All of the subgroups in group C exhibited the greatest compressive loads at the same TH. Different types of abutments had different failure modes. Conclusions: Both the TH and the type of abutments influenced compressive resistances of the implant-abutment complexes.