Implant-supported titanium framework: photoelastic analysis before and after spark erosion procedure
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https://doi.org/10.20396/bjos.v9i1.8641979Keywords:
Titanium, Misfit, Implant, FrameworkAbstract
Aim: This study used a photoelastic analysis to evaluate the passive fit of titanium cast laser welding frameworks before and after spark erosion procedure. Methods: A stainless steel cast was used in order to reproduce a human mandible. Five Multi-Unit abutment analogs were attached to this cast and 6 frameworks were produced in commercial pure titanium. The cast was molded and a photoelastic matrix was produced incorporating 5 dental implants with Multi-Unit abutments. All samples were subjected to a laser welding. The precision of adjustments within a range of 0.5 µm was evaluated under microscope observation. The best fitted framework was selected and subjected to a photoelastic analysis (Group I). The tightening of the screws was in 3 predetermined sequences (1,2,3,4,5/ 5,4,3,2,1/ 3,2,4,1,5). Then the same framework was subjected to a refinement by spark erosion technique (Group II) and evaluated by photoelastic analysis. Results: The sequence (3,2,4,1,5) achieved better results in both groups. A larger number of fringes were observed around the median implants in all sequences in both groups. Conclusions: The titanium cast laser welded frameworks processes associated with spark erosion procedure improves significantly the marginal framework adaptation and is effective for its passive fit.Downloads
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2015-11-29
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Cariello MP, Nóbilo MA de A, Henriques GEP, Mesquita MF, Xediek RL, Lira AF de. Implant-supported titanium framework: photoelastic analysis before and after spark erosion procedure. Braz. J. Oral Sci. [Internet]. 2015 Nov. 29 [cited 2022 May 18];9(1):48-53. Available from: https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8641979
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