Naslov
Design of dynamic test equipment for the testing of dental implants

Autori
Barry, Michaell ; Kennedy, David ; Schauperl, Zdravko

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), pregledni

Izvornik
1st International Conference on Materials & Tribology MT 2002 / Kennedy, David - Dublin : DIT, 2002

Skup
1st International Conference on Materials & Tribology MT 2002

Mjesto i datum
Dublin, Irska, 1213.09.2002

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
dental implants; dynamic testing; test rig

Sažetak
The market demand for dental implants is growing at a significant pace. There are mainly two common types of retention methods to fix the abutment to the implant. These are achieved by screw and taper locks. Screw loosening is a major concern and the taper lock system is relatively new and has many advantages over the screw system. This paper outlines a proposal for a novel test rig for dynamic testing of this taper-lock system. The test rig will simulate the magnitude and directions of the forces experienced in the oral cavity during mastication. The test rig will be used in a laboratory environment to investigate the loading conditions that cause the taper-lock to fail and how their location in the oral cavity can be adjusted to avoid these failing conditions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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