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

Autori
Barry, M. ; Kennedy, D. ; Schauperl, Zdravko

Izvornik
Materials & design (0264-1275) 26 (2005), 3; 209-216

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Dental implants; Taper locks; Implant testing

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-locks to fail and how their location in the oral cavity can be adjusted to avoid failure conditions.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Strojarstvo

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