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Lisa A Lang1, Byungsik Kang, Rui-Feng Wang

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, University of Texas Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry, San Antonio 78229-3900, USA. Lisa.Lang@UCHSC.edu

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 12, 2003
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Finite element analysis revealed that a lower coefficient of friction (0.12) is needed between implant components to achieve optimal preload. Recommended torques did not establish sufficient preload, highlighting the importance of friction in dental implant stability.

Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Dental Implantology

Background:

  • The forces securing dental implant components are not well understood.
  • Generating and sustaining these clamping forces requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dynamic development of preload in dental implant complexes.
  • To utilize finite element analysis (FEA) for simulating preload generation.

Main Methods:

  • Developed 3D FEA models of Nobel Biocare Branemark and Replace Select implant systems.
  • Simulated screw tightening by modeling thread helix designs and applying incremental torque (0-64 Ncm).
  • Analyzed the effect of varying coefficients of friction (0.12 and 0.20/0.26) on preload development.

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Main Results:

  • FEA demonstrated preload force transfer from screw to implant during tightening.
  • Recommended tightening torques failed to achieve 75% of the abutment screw's yield strength.
  • A coefficient of friction of 0.26 resulted in suboptimal preload.

Conclusions:

  • A coefficient of friction of 0.12 is necessary to achieve optimal preload with 32 Ncm torque.
  • Current tightening protocols may not generate sufficient preload for implant stability.
  • FEA is a valuable tool for understanding preload dynamics in implant systems.