Biomechanical considerations for the screw of implant prosthesis: A literature review.
10.4047/jkap.2010.48.1.61
- Author:
So Min IM
1
;
Dae Gon KIM
;
Chan Jin PARK
;
Min Sang CHA
;
Lee Ra CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Korea. lila@gwnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Preload;
Screw;
Screw loosening;
Torque
- MeSH:
Adhesives;
Fatigue;
Friction;
Joints;
Mechanics;
Plastics;
Torque
- From:The Journal of Korean Academy of Prosthodontics
2010;48(1):61-68
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This article attempted to determine the factors affecting the preload and screw loosening. METHODS: Available clinical studies from 1981 to 2008 from the PUBMED that presented screw loosening data and review articles regarding screw joint stability were evaluated. Eleven studies dealing the biomechanical principles of the screw mechanics were reviewed. Moreover, the results of our data were included. RESULTS: The frequency of screw loosening was consequently reduced due to the advancement in torque tightening with torque wrench, screw material, coating technique for reducing the frictional force, and thread design, etc. If preload in the screw falls below a critical level, joint stability may be compromised, and the screw joint may fail clinically. The types of fatigue failure of screw were divided to adhesive wear, plastic deformation, and screw fracture. CONCLUSION: An optimum preload is essential to the success of the implant-abutment complex. To maintain optimum preload, using a torque wrench and re-tightening at recall time were needed.
