Wear of Titanium Implant Platforms with Different Abutment Connections and Abutment Materials: A Pilot Study

Wear of Titanium Implant Platforms with Different Abutment Connections and Abutment Materials: A Pilot Study

The most commonly used material in dental implants and their abutments is titanium. Zirconia is a more aesthetic alternative to titanium abutments; however, it is much harder. There are concerns that zirconia could damage the surface of the implant over time, especially in less stable connections. T...

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Main Authors: Teresa A. Mendes, Luis Vilhena, Jaime Portugal, João Caramês, Amilcar L. Ramalho, Luis P. Lopes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Functional Biomaterials
Subjects:
implant
wear
abutment
connection
titanium
zirconia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4983/14/4/178

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