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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Main Authors: Chih-Ling Chang, Hsien-Kun Lu, Keng-Liang Ou, Peng-Yu Su, Chung-Ming Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-03-01
Series:Journal of Dental Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1991790212001481