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Bayandelger Davaatseren1, Jae-Sung Kwon2, Sangho Eom3
1Department of Prosthodontics, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 50-1 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 120-752, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
Background/Objectives: This in vitro study investigated the retention of three different geometrical designs of short titanium base (Ti-base) abutments used in implant-supported zirconia crowns. The advent of digital technology has facilitated the integration of Ti-base abutments into implant dentistry by improving time efficiency, precision, and patient comfort. Methods: Three types of short Ti-base abutments were evaluated: Geo SRN multibase® (Group A), Herilink® (Group B), and TS Link® (Group C), each with a height of 4 mm and gingival height of 1 mm (n = 20 per group). Zirconia crowns (LUXEN® Smile S2, DentalMax, Republic of Korea) were modified for the testing setup and fabricated using CAD/CAM technology, then bonded to the abutments with RelyX® Luting 2 resin-modified glass ionomer cement. Pull-out tests were conducted at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min to assess retention. Results: One-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests revealed significant differences in retention values among the different abutment shapes (p < 0.05). The mean retention forces were 194.65 N for Group A, 241.33 N for Group C, and 360.20 N for Group B. Conclusions: The geometrical design of Ti-base short abutments significantly affects the retention of CAD/CAM zirconia crowns, with hexagonal shapes (Group B) demonstrating superior retention. Clinically, selecting an abutment design with enhanced mechanical retention may improve the long-term success of implant-supported restorations.
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