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    • Dental Implantology
    • Biomaterials Science
    • Mechanical Engineering

    Background:

    • Dental implant thread design significantly influences primary stability and osseointegration.
    • Understanding the impact of macrodesign variations, such as standard versus progressive threads, is crucial for optimizing implant performance.
    • In vitro studies provide a controlled environment to evaluate biomechanical parameters before clinical application.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare primary stability and insertion torque between standard (SI) and progressive (PI) thread designs in vitro.
    • To evaluate manufacturer-specific differences in implant performance based on thread design.
    • To assess the relationship between insertion torque and primary stability (ISQ).

    Main Methods:

    • 240 screw-type implants with standard or progressive thread designs were tested.
    • Implants were inserted into polyurethane blocks simulating three bone densities.
    • Insertion torque and primary stability (implant stability quotient [ISQ] via RFA) were measured.

    Main Results:

    • Progressive thread designs showed significantly higher overall insertion torque and ISQ values.
    • Manufacturer-matched analyses indicated inconsistent performance differences between standard and progressive designs.
    • A positive correlation was observed between insertion torque and ISQ across all implant groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Progressive thread designs are associated with increased primary stability in vitro.
    • The performance advantage of progressive thread designs is not consistent across all implant systems.
    • Implant macrodesign performance is likely system-specific rather than universally dependent on thread type.