Affiliation:
1. State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University Wuhan China
Abstract
AbstractPurposeThis study aimed to assess the effect of abutment variation and creep on dental implant restorations.Materials and MethodsThree finite element analysis (FEA) models of implant restorations were created, which were restored by conventional one‐piece abutment (CA), hybrid abutment crown (HAC), and multi‐unit abutment (MUA). The contacts were considered intimate (no friction), except for implant/abutment, abutment/screw, and abutment/screw/crown (HAC) attachments. The related mechanical parameters were used to improve the authenticity of the study. Instantaneous loads and constant loads (100 s) of 130 N were applied at a 30° angle to the palatal portion of the crown. Results were qualitatively and quantitatively evaluated using the equivalent von Mises stress, micro‐gap distance of the implant–abutment interface (IAI), preload changes, and safety index.ResultsThe stress state of each component differed depending on the restoration type, from CA and HAC to MUA. Implants and screws were the structures that suffered the most stress under instantaneous loads. Each metal structure exhibited a substantial decrease in stress during a constant loading period. The screws of the MUA abutment showed more preload loss (62.1 N) after constant loads for 100 s. MUA base produced less micro‐gap (0.72 μm) at the IAI when it was compared with the CA group (0.93 μm) and HAC group (3.29 μm).ConclusionsThe abutment type influences the mechanical properties and performance of implant restorations. The creep effect decreases the maximum stress level and increases the safety factors of each structure, indicating that stress‐related mechanical complications may not occur more easily.
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