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Influence of eccentric cyclic loading on implant components: Comparison between titanium and zirconia abutments
Ryotaro Nakano1, Shinya Homma1, Takuya Takanashi1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantology, Tokyo Dental College.
Abstract:
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of eccentric cyclic loading on implant components using the internal joint system with titanium and zirconia abutments. Abutments were made of either pure titanium (Ti group) or zirconia (TZP group). Cyclic loading test was conducted according to the specifications of ISO 14801. Loading condition was at 2 points assuming axial load and eccentric load. The reverse torque value reduced after the eccentric load and reduced more in the TZP group than the Ti group. Marginal gap changed after eccentric loading, and was greater in the TZP group. In the TZP group, changes in configuration were observed in the implant body, and Ti was detected on the abutment surface. From the above, the eccentric load may have worse effects than axial loads. It was suggested that the TZP group was clinically disadvantageous compared to the Ti group.
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