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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-08-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Implant Dentistry |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-021-00363-6 |