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Influence of sizes of abutments and fixation screws on dental implant system: a non-linear finite element analysis

  • Zhihong Mao EMAIL logo , Dake Yi and Guo Cao
Published/Copyright: August 11, 2016

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to discuss the influence of sizes of abutments and fixation screws on immediately loaded dental implants in mandibular bones using nonlinear finite element methods. Abutments with three unilateral wall thicknesses and fixation screws with three diameters are analyzed to compare the stresses and deformations under a vertical or oblique force of 130 N. The nonlinearity due to friction contacts between the fixation screw, the abutment, the implant, and the bone is taken into account. The results showed that improper sizes of abutments and fixation screws would increase the stress and deformation of the dental implant system. If possible, the diameter of fixation screw should not be smaller than Φ1.0 mm, the diameter between Φ1.0 mm and Φ1.2 mm is acceptable. The fixation screw diameter preferably exceeds Φ1.4 mm. The unilateral wall thickness >0.5 mm is optimal selection for abutments.

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Received: 2015-1-14
Accepted: 2016-7-15
Published Online: 2016-8-11
Published in Print: 2017-8-28

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