Fractographic analysis of fractured dental implant components
Background/purpose: This study investigated in seven patients the main causes of accidental fractures of various implant components. Materials and methods: We used a scanning electron microscope and transmission electron microscope to observe the fracture interfaces of four fixtures, six abutment sc...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2013-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212001481 |