Implant screw mechanics and the settling effect: overview
Implant screw mechanics and the settling effect: overview
One of the most serious and prevalent problems associated with the restorative aspect of dental implants is loosening and fracturing of screws.
Implant screws should be retightened 10 minutes after the initial torque application as a routine clinical procedure to help compensate for the settling effect.
Mechanical torque gauges should be used instead of hand drivers to ensure consistent tightening of implant components to torque values recommended by implant manufacturers.
Published: Journal of Oral Implantology 29(5)2003: 242-245.
By: Sheldon Winkler, DDS., Karla Ring, DMD, Jamie D, Ring, DMD, Kenneth G. Boberick, DMD et al. (2003)
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