title: External Hexagon Deformation in Implants Subjected to Internal Torque.
abstract: Failures may occur in the connections of dental implants, especially in external hexagon (EH). Due to the deformations in this portion of implants, this study aimed to evaluate the levels of deformation of EH connections subjected to internal toque. Two types of implants were used: N group and S group. Torques of 0, 32, 45, 60 and 80 Ncm were applied to the N group, and torques of 0, 30, 40, 60 and infinite Ncm were applied to the S group implants. The internal distance (ID), internal area (IA) and external area (EA) of the EH were obtained from digital pictures, which were analyzed by a specific software. Statistical analysis was performed by the Scott-Knott test. The results showed that the higher the torque applied, the greater were the changes in the evaluated dimensions in both groups. In the S group, torque levels equal or greater than 40 Ncm and 30 Ncm caused greater deformation of EA and IA respectively, while in the N group, torque levels equal or greater than 60 Ncm and 32 Ncm caused greater deformation of EA and IA respectively. Levels of deformation were greater in the S group as compared with the N group. These findings suggest that the IA, EA and ID of the EH may be affected by different internal torque levels.
authors: Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, BR.
authors: Denildo
authors: D
authors: Magalhães
authors: Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, BR.
authors: Marina Melo
authors: MM
authors: Naves
authors: Department of Implantology, Dental School, Uberlândia, MG, BR.
authors: Helder Henrique Machado
authors: HH
authors: Menezes
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Ribeirão Preto Dental School, São Paulo University, Ribeirão Preto, SP, BR.
authors: César
authors: C
authors: Bataglion
authors: Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, BR.
authors: Guilherme Carminati
authors: GC
authors: Magalhães
authors: Department of Periodontology, Dental School, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, BR.
authors: Paulo César Freitas
authors: PC
authors: Santos Filho
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D006801:Humans; D019415:Torque
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants