Influence of torsional strength on different types of dental implant platforms.

AIM: The study assessed deformation of implant components submitted to torsion tests of 80 and 120 N · cm using an optical stereomicroscope. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The following 3 types of Titaniumfix conical implant connections (n = 5) measuring Ø 4.0 × 11.5 mm were used: external, internal hexagon and Morse taper connections. The diagonal and lateral measurements of the hexagon implant platform were measured before and after the torsion test. RESULTS: The torsion test using torque of 80 and 120 N · cm altered the implant dental platforms. All groups presented deformation of implant component after torque of 80 N · cm with no statistical difference among them. During torque of 120 N · cm, a difference in the Morse taper connection in relation to the internal and external hexagon connection was observed. The Morse taper connection implant, followed by the internal hex implant, underwent less deformation. Greater deformation occurred in the external hex implants. CONCLUSION: For all the implants, high insertion torques deformed the implant platform preventing long-term maintenance and stability of implants.

Influence of the ultimate torsion on the geometry of dental implants.

This study evaluated the profile of implants subjected to torsion test. Four types of implants (Conexão®) were analyzed: Master Porous (MP - external hexagon, cylindrical, double-porous surface implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm), Master Screw (MS - external hexagon, cylindrical, machined implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm), Conect Conic (CC - external hexagon, cylindrical, machined implants; 11.5 X 3.5 mm) and Master Conect AR (CA - internal hexagon, cylindrical, double-porous surface implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm). The Nikon® model C profile projector was used for the analysis before and after torsion test with a Mackena® model MK-20XX digital torque meter. The measures analyzed in the profile of implants were: diameter and height of the platform, diameter of the screw/platform connection, angle of the screw/platform connection, external diameter, internal diameter, thread pitch, height and length of the thread. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and Tukey test at 5% significance level. The torsion test caused a visible deformity on the external implant profile. There was a statistical difference among the implants before and after torsion (p<0.05) for the variables: platform diameter, platform height, diameter of the screw/platform connection and length. Changes were observed in platform height of CC and CA, fracture of CA implants, fracture of the MP and MS assembler/connectors, and internal thread stripping of CC. Thus, it was concluded that excessive or some unadvised torque by the manufacturer can lead to changes in different geometric measurements of implants.

Influence of the Ultimate Torsion on the Geometry of Dental Implants

This study evaluated the profile of implants subjected to torsion test. Four types of implants (Conexão®) were analyzed: Master Porous (MP - external hexagon, cylindrical, double-porous surface implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm), Master Screw (MS - external hexagon, cylindrical, machined implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm), Conect Conic (CC - external hexagon, cylindrical, machined implants; 11.5 X 3.5 mm) and Master Conect AR (CA - internal hexagon, cylindrical, double-porous surface implants; 11.5 X 3.75 mm). The Nikon® model C profile projector was used for the analysis before and after torsion test with a Mackena® model MK-20XX digital torque meter. The measures analyzed in the profile of implants were: diameter and height of the platform, diameter of the screw/platform connection, angle of the screw/platform connection, external diameter, internal diameter, thread pitch, height and length of the thread. Statistical analysis was performed using ANOVA and Tukey test at 5% significance level. The torsion test caused a visible deformity on the external implant profile. There was a statistical difference among the implants before and after torsion (p<0.05) for the variables: platform diameter, platform height, diameter of the screw/platform connection and length. Changes were observed in platform height of CC and CA, fracture of CA implants, fracture of the MP and MS assembler/connectors, and internal thread stripping of CC. Thus, it was concluded that excessive or some unadvised torque by the manufacturer can lead to changes in different geometric measurements of implants.

Este estudo avaliou o perfil de implantes submetidos à torção. Foram analisados quatro tipos de implantes (Conexão®): Master Porous (MP – implantes cilíndricos com encaixe hexagonal externo e superfície duplamente porosa; 11,5 X 3,75 mm), Master Screw (MS - implantes cilíndricos com encaixe hexagonal externo e superfície usinada; 11,5 X 3,75 mm), Conect Conic (CC - implantes cilíndricos com encaixe hexagonal externo e superfície usinada; 11,5 X 3,5 mm) e Master Conect AR (CA - implantes cilíndricos com encaixe hexagonal externo e superfície duplamente porosa). Utilizou-se para a análise o projetor de perfil Nikon® modelo C, antes e após o ensaio de torção, com torquímetro digital Mackena® modelo MK-20XX. As medidas analisadas do perfil dos implantes foram: diâmetro da plataforma, altura da plataforma, diâmetro da conexão plataforma-rosca, ângulo da conexão plataforma-rosca, diâmetro externo, diâmetro interno, passo de rosca, altura da rosca e comprimento. Para obtenção dos resultados foi realizada análise estatística ANOVA e Teste de Tukey com 5% de nível de significância. O ensaio de torção causou deformação visível no perfil externo dos implantes. Houve diferença estatística entre os implantes (p<0,05), antes e após a torção, nas variáveis: diâmetro da plataforma, altura da plataforma, diâmetro da conexão plataforma-rosca e comprimento. Foram observadas alterações na altura da plataforma dos implantes CC e CA, fratura dos implantes CA, fratura do montador de MP e MS, e espanamento das roscas internas de CC. Portanto, os implantes são homogêneos antes da torção, porém esta influenciou no perfil desses quando excessiva, causando deformação do parafuso.