Effect of implantoplasty on the elastic limit of dental implants of different diameters

Abstract Background Implantoplasty reduces both implant diameter and the thickness of its walls, subsequently reducing the ability of the implant to resist fracture in response to functional load. In combination with an increase in the crown-implant ratio due to bone loss, this could increase the le...

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Main Authors: Markel Diéguez-Pereira, David Chávarri-Prado, Iratxe Viteri-Agustín, Oier Montalban-Vadillo, Esteban Pérez-Pevida, Aritza Brizuela-Velasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-08-01
Series:International Journal of Implant Dentistry
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-021-00363-6