Publication: Impact of type and position of abutment connection on microstrain distribution: an in vitro study
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Issued Date
2024-01-01
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20057806
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20057814
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85208404379
Journal Title
Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
Volume
16
Issue
5
Start Page
290
End Page
301
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.16 No.5 (2024) , 290-301
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Siripru J., Puengpaiboon U., Sukjamsri C., Mahardawi B., Aimjirakul N. Impact of type and position of abutment connection on microstrain distribution: an in vitro study. Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics Vol.16 No.5 (2024) , 290-301. 301. doi:10.4047/jap.2024.16.5.290 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/20194
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Abstract
PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to investigate microstrains around two non-parallel implant-supported prostheses and different abutment connections and positions under vertical static load using strain gauges. MATERIALS AND METHODS. 4 models simulating the mandibular unilateral free-end were fabricated. 8 implants (4.0 × 10 mm and 5.0 × 10 mm) were inserted in the second premolar, perpendicular to the occlusal plane, and the second molar, tilted at 15°. Four groups were analyzed: engaging and angled abutments (control group), both non-engaging abutments, both screw-and cement-retained prosthesis (SCRP) abutments, and engaging and non-engaging abutments. Strain gauges were placed buccally, lingually, mesially, and distally adjacent to each implant. The restoration was cement-retained in the control group and screw and cement-retained in the rest. Zirconia bridges were fixed on the abutment with NX3, and a 300 N vertical static load was applied. Microstrains were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS. Both non-engaging abutments showed the highest compressive microstrains (-52.975), followed by engaging, angled abutment (-25.239). SCRP-SCRP abutments had the lowest compressive microstrains (-14.505), while the engaging, non-engaging abutments showed tensile microstrains (0.418). Microstrains in SCRP-SCRP and engaging, non-engaging groups were significantly lower than in the control group (α =.05). Premolar areas showed compressive microstrains (-47.06), while molar sites had tensile microstrains (+0.91), with microstrains in premolars being significantly higher than in molar area (α =.05). CONCLUSION. The types of abutment connections and positions may have a potential effect on microstrains at the implant-bone interface. SCRP-SCRP abutments could be an alternative to use in non-parallel implant-supported prostheses when two implants make an angle of no more than 20 degrees.