A simplified method to assess precision of fit between framework and supporting implants: A preliminary study

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants

Volumn 22, Issue 5, 2007, Pages 831-838

  Calderini, Angelo ^a,b   Maiorana, Carlo ^a   Garlini, Giuliano ^a   Abbondanza, Tommaso ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MILAN   (Italy)

^b Clinica Odontoiatrica   (Italy)

Author keywords

Assessment of fit; Dental implants; Titanium frameworks; Torque angle signature analysis

Indexed keywords

BIOMEDICAL AND DENTAL MATERIALS; TITANIUM;

AGED; ARTICLE; COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN; DENTAL SURGERY; DENTURE; FEASIBILITY STUDY; HUMAN; INSTRUMENTATION; LASER; MALE; METHODOLOGY; PILOT STUDY; PROSTHESIS; REPRODUCIBILITY; SURFACE PROPERTY; TOOTH IMPLANTATION; TOOTH PROSTHESIS; TORQUE;

AGED; COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN; DENTAL ABUTMENTS; DENTAL CASTING TECHNIQUE; DENTAL IMPLANTS; DENTAL MATERIALS; DENTAL PROSTHESIS, IMPLANT-SUPPORTED; DENTAL SOLDERING; DENTURE DESIGN; DENTURE RETENTION; FEASIBILITY STUDIES; HUMANS; LASERS; MALE; PILOT PROJECTS; PROSTHESIS FITTING; REPRODUCIBILITY OF RESULTS; SURFACE PROPERTIES; TITANIUM; TORQUE;

EID: 35648989009     PISSN: 08822786     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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