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Comparative evaluation of insertion torque and mechanical stability for self-tapping and self-drilling orthodontic
Michele Tepedino1, Francesco Masedu2, Claudio Chimenti2
1Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences, University of L'Aquila, Viale S.Salvatore, Edificio Delta 6, 67100, L'Aquila, Italy. m.tepedino@hotmail.it.
Background:
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between insertion torque and stability of miniscrews in terms of resistance against dislocation, then comparing a self-tapping screw with a self-drilling one.
Methods:
Insertion torque was measured during placement of 30 self-drilling and 31 self-tapping stainless steel miniscrews (Leone SpA, Sesto Fiorentino, Italy) in synthetic bone blocks. Then, an increasing pulling force was applied at an angle of 90° and 45°, and the displacement of the miniscrews was recorded.
Results:
The statistical analysis showed a statistically significant difference between the mean Maximum Insertion Torque (MIT) observed in the two groups and showed that force angulation and MIT have a statistically significant effect on miniscrews stability. For both the miniscrews, an angle of 90° between miniscrew and loading force is preferable in terms of stability.
Conclusions:
The tested self-drilling orthodontic miniscrews showed higher MIT and greater resistance against dislocation than the self-tapping ones.
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