Micro-leakage at the implant-abutment interface with different tightening torques in vitro
OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the microleakage at the implant/abutment interface of external hexagon (eH) implants and abutments with different amounts of bacteria and tightening torques. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A bacterial suspension was prepared to inoculate the implants. The first phase of this...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of São Paulo
2012-10-01
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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=S1678-77572012000500015 |