Biomechanical study of strength of
composite abutments in oral implants.
Abstract:
The project examines the feasibility of using composites as new raw
material for the manufacture of abutments for dental implants, that
connect the implant to the
prosthetic crown. The use of composite provides an interesting
alternative to metallic components traditionally used. The advantages of
this new alternative, under a correct indication for use, are
numerous: the tooth color similar to the the tooth, load damping, lower
cost and reducing the risk of corrosion by acting as intermediate
element between two different metals ( titanium metal
implant and prosthetic crown.) The project will mainly discuss
two key factors for the success of this alternative: the degree of
implant abutment micro-adjustment and the mechanical strength under static and fatigue
loads.
