title: Implant screw mechanics.
abstract: Osseointegrated implant support of dental restorations continues to be a popular option for the contemporary patient with missing natural dentition. This article focuses on the two most frequently used methods for attaching final prostheses to endosseous implants. The authors offer practical solutions for minimizing implant screw loosening and describe the factors involved in maintaining stable screw joint assembly.
authors.affiliation: Section of Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics and Endodontics, College of Dentistry, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McGlumphy
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Mendel
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Holloway
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001732:Bite Force; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery; D016348:Osseointegration; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013499:Surface Properties; D019415:Torque
chemical_list: D003722:Dental Alloys; D015921:Dental Implants