Comparative study of torque resistance and microgaps between a combined Octatorx-cone connection and an internal hexagon implant-abutment connection

• Main Authors: Khongkhunthian P., Khongkhunthian S., Weerawatprachya W., Pongpat K., Aunmeungtong W.
• Format: Article
• Published: Mosby Inc. 2015
• Subjects: Oral Surgery
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84929513292&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/38020
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2015 Editorial Council for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Statement of problem Although the implant-abutment connection may prevent crestal bone loss around dental implants, its failure often leads to treatment failure. Microgap and micromovement of the implant-abutment connection could be c...