Temperature change in pig rib bone during implant site preparation by low-speed drilling
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the temperature change during low-speed drilling using infrared thermography. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Pig ribs were used to provide cortical bone of a similar quality to human mandible. Heat production by three implant drill systems (two convention...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of São Paulo
2010-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Applied Oral Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572010000500016 |