Tightening techniques for the retaining screws of universal abutment

• Main Authors: Alexandre Wittcinski REGALIN (Author), Rodrigo ALESSANDRETTI (Author), Leonardo FEDERIZZI (Author), Érica Alves GOMES (Author), Ataís BACCHI (Author), Aloísio Oro SPAZZIN (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual Paulista.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Purpose This study evaluated the torque maintenance of universal abutment retaining screws using different tightening techniques, and coated or uncoated screws. Material and method The screws were tightened to implants as following: Control - 32 Ncm torque; H20 - holding 32 Ncm torque for 2...