Journal article

Publication year: 2018

Pages: 163-165

Journal: International Journal of Prosthodontics

Volume number: 31

Issue number: 2

ISSN: 0893-2174

eISSN: 1942-4426

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.5530

Publisher: Quintessence Publishing

Abstract: 
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the possible effect of sealing materials on superstructure attachment (ie, tightening/loosening torque and implant-abutment gap) in two different implant systems Materials and Methods: A silicone, a chlorhexidine gel,and an industrial lubricant were tested. A 3D microscope was used for assessment of the implant-abutment gap, and the abutment screw was tightened and loosened with a digital torque screwdriver. A total of 20 implants per test group (10 BEGO Semados Rl and 10 Nobel Biocare Replace Select Straight) were evaluated. Results: The tested sealing materials did not influence the gap between implant and abutment, but the force necessary for loosening the abutment screws decreased significantly. Conclusion: Sealing materials may be useful against bacteria, but probably influence torque negatively.

Harvard Citation style: Biscoping, S., Ruttmann, E., Rehmann, P. and Woestmann, B. (2018) Do Sealing Materials Influence Superstructure Attachment in Implants?, International Journal of Prosthodontics, 31(2), pp. 163-165. https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.5530

APA Citation style: Biscoping, S., Ruttmann, E., Rehmann, P., & Woestmann, B. (2018). Do Sealing Materials Influence Superstructure Attachment in Implants?. International Journal of Prosthodontics. 31(2), 163-165. https://doi.org/10.11607/ijp.5530