title: Factors influencing the retention of dowels.
abstract: A technique for assessing the axial retention of dowels has been developed. This method uses whalebone instead of extracted teeth. Threaded dowels appear to have better resistance to axial displacement than other types. Resistance of threaded dowels to torsional forces can be significantly improved by a rotation lock technique.
mesh_terms: D000269:Adhesives; D003442:Crowns; D006047:Gold Alloys; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D011176:Post and Core Technique; D012399:Rotation; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013499:Surface Properties; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement
chemical_list: D000269:Adhesives; D006047:Gold Alloys; D011076:Polycarboxylate Cement; D013193:Stainless Steel; D015036:Zinc Phosphate Cement