Sphere-plane methodology to evaluate the wear of titanium of dental implants: a research proposal

Abstract Objective Titanium is the most commonly used material to manufacture dental implants and abutments. Recently, zirconia abutments have been manufactured with better aesthetic properties. However, zirconia abutments are harder than titanium implants; therefore, they could wear the implant sur...

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Main Authors: Teresa Almeida Mendes, João Caramês, Luís Pires Lopes, Amílcar Lopes Ramalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3635-8