• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.379-392
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• 2005

Statement of problem. One of the common problems of dental implant prosthesis is the loosening of the screw that connects each component, and this problem is more common in single implant-supported prostheses with external connection, and in molars. Purpose. The purposes of this study were: (1) to compare the initial abutment screw detorque values of the six different implant-abutment interface designs, (2) to compare the detorque values of the six different implant-abutment interface designs after cyclic loading, (3) to compare the detorque values of regular and wide diameter implants and (4) to compare the initial detorque values with the detorque values after cyclic loading. Material and methods. Six different implant-abutment connection systems were used. The cement retained abutment and titanium screw of each system were assembled and tightened to 32Ncm with digital torque gauge. After 10 minutes, initial detorque values were measured. The custom titanium crown were cemented temporarily and a cyclic sine curve load(20 to 320N, 14Hz) was applied. The detorque values were measured after cyclic loading of one million times by loading machine. One-way ANOVA test, scheffe’s test and Mann-Whitney U test were used. Results. The results were as follows : 1. The initial detorque values of six different implant-abutment connections were not significantly different(p>0.05). 2. The detorque values after one million dynamic cyclic loading were significantly different (p<0.05). 3. The SS-II regular and wide implant both recorded the higher detorque values than other groups after cyclic loading(p<0.05). 4. Of the wide implants, the initial detorque values of Avana Self Tapping Implant, MIS and Tapered Screw Vent, and the detorque values of MIS implant after cyclic loading were higher than their regular counterparts(p<0.05). 5. After cyclic loading, SS-II regular and wide implants showed higher detorque values than before(p<0.05).

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권5호
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• pp.653-664
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• 2007

Statement of problem: The screw detorque value is a measure of the preload remaining in the screw just before detorquing. Purpose: This study evaluated the effect of different screw tightening sequences and tightening methods on detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure. Material and method: An implant superstructure that connected directly to four implants (Astra Tech) was fabricated on a fully edentulous mandibular acrylic resin model. Six well-fitting dental stone casts were made with a pickup impression of the superstructure from the acrylic resin model. To evaluate the effect of three screw tightening sequences (1-2-3-4, 2-4-3-1, and 2-3-1-4) and two tightening methods (2-step and 1-step) on the stability of screw joint, the detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure were measured twice after screw tightening using 20 Ncm. Detorque values were analyzed using multi-way analysis of variance and two-way analysis of variance at a .05 level of significance. Results: 1. The mean detorque values for three screw tightening sequences were 12.3 Ncm, 12.6 Ncm, and 12.0 Ncm, respectively. 2. The mean detorque values for two screw tightening methods were 12.0 Ncm, and 12.2 Ncm, respectively. 3. The mean of mimimum detorque values for three screw tightening sequences and for two tightening methods were 10.6 Ncm, 11.1 Ncm, 10.5 Ncm, and 9.8 Ncm, respectively. 4. No statistically significant differences among the variables of screw tightening sequence and tightening method were found (p>.05) for detorque values and for mimimum detorque values. Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, the screw tightening sequence and tightening method did not have a significant effect on the detorque values for a well-fitting implant superstructure.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제46권3호
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• pp.246-254
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• 2008

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The cast abutment has advantages of overcoming angulation problem and esthetic problem. However, when a gold-machined UCLA abutment undergoes casting, the abutment surfaces in contact with the implant may change. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the detorque values of prefabricated machined abutments with gold-premachined cast-on UCLA abutments before and after casting in two types of internal implant-abutment connection systems: (1) internal hexagonal joint, (2) internal octagonal joint. Furthermore, the detorque values of two implant-abutment connection systems were compared. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty internal hexagonal implants with an 11-degree taper and twenty internal octagonal implants with an 8-degree taper were acquired. Ten prefabricated titanium abutments and ten gold-premachined UCLA abutments were used for each systems. Each abutment was torqued to 30 N㎝ according to the manufacturer's instructions and detorque value was recorded. The detorque values were measured once more, after casting with gold alloy for UCLA abutment, and preparation for titanium abutments. Group means were calculated and compared using independent t-test and paired t-test (${\alpha}$=0.05). RESULTS: The results were as follows: 1. The detorque values between titanium abutments and UCLA-type abutments showed significant differences in internal octagonal implants (P<0.05), not in internal hexagonal implants (P>0.05). 2. In comparison of internal hexagonal and octagonal implants, the detorque values of titanium abutments had significant differences between two connection systems on the initial analysis (P<0.05), not on the second analysis (P>0.05) and the detorque values of UCLA-type abutments were not significantly different between two connection systems (P>0.05). 3. The detorque values of titanium abutments and UCLA-type abutments decreased significantly on the second analysis than the initial analysis in internal hexagonal implants (P<0.05), not in internal octagonal implants (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Casting procedures of UCLA-type abutments had no significant effect on screw loosening in internal implant-abutment connection systems, and UCLA-type abutments showed higher detorque values than titanium abutments in internal octagonal implants.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권6호
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• pp.769-779
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• 2007

Statement of problem. When TiN coating is applied to the abutment screw, occurrence of greater preload and prevention of the screw loosening could be expected due to decrease of frictional resistance. However, the proper thickness of TiN coating on abutment screw has not been yet reported. Purpose. The purpose of this study is to find out the appropriate TiN coating thickness by evaluating the detorque force and the surface change of titanium abutment screw with various TiN coating thickness. Material and methods. 1. Material Thirty five non-coated abutment screws were prepared for TiN coating. TiN coatings were prepared by Arc ion plating method. Depending on the coating deposition time(CDT), experimental groups were divided into 6 groups(CDT 30min, 60min, 90min, 120min, 150min, 180min) and those of 1 group was not coated as a control group. Each group was made up of 5 abutment screws. 2. Methods FE-SEM(Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscoper) and EDX(Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) were used to observe the surface of the abutment screw. Electric scales was used to measure the weight of the abutment screw after the repeated closing and opening of 10 trials. Detorque force was measured with digital torque gauge, at each trial. Results. 1. As the coating deposition time increased, the surface became more consistent and smooth. 2. As for the abutment screws that were TiN coated for more than 60 minutes, no surface change was found after the repeated closing and opening. 3. The TiN coated abutment screws showed less weight change than the non-coated abutment screws. 4. The TiN coated abutment screws showed higher mean detorque force than the noncoated abutment screws. 5. The abutment screw coated for 60 minutes showed the highest mean detorque force. Conclusion. The coating layer of proper thickness is demanded to obtain consistent and smooth coating surface, resistance to wear, and increased detorque force of the abutment screw. In conclusion, the coating deposition time of 60 minutes indicated improved mechanical property, when TiN coating was conducted on titanium abutment screw.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.243-250
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• 2010

연구 목적: 본 연구는 잘 맞는 임플란트 상부구조물에서 서로 다른 나사조임순서와 조임방법이 나사의 풀림토크값에 미치는 영향을 평가하였다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 서로 수동적 적합 관계를 갖는 완전 무치악 하악 주모형과 네 개의 평행한 임플란트 (Astra Tech)에 직접 연결되는 금속구조물을 제작하였다. 금속구조물과 잘 맞는 실험모형을 위해 주모형에서 연결인상법을 이용하여 여섯 개의 경석고 모형을 얻었다. 20 Ncm로 조인 후 나사의 풀림토크값을 두 번 측정하였다. 세 가지 나사조임순서 (1-2-3-4, 2-4-3-1, 그리고 2-3-1-4)와 두 가지 나사조임방법 (two-step과 one-step)에 대한 나사의 풀림토크값과 최소풀림토크값을 유의수준 .05에서 각각 다원분산분석법 (multi-way ANOVA)과 이원분산분석법 (two-way ANOVA)을 이용하여 통계분석 하였다. 결과: 나사조임순서에 대한 나사의 평균 풀림토크값은 12.8 Ncm (2-4-3-1)에서 13.1 Ncm (2-3-1-4)의 값을 보였고, 나사조임방법에 대한 값은 13.1 Ncm (two-step)와 11.8 Ncm (one-step)였다. 나사조임순서에 대한 나사의 평균 최소풀림토크값은 11.1 Ncm (1-2-3-4)와 11.2 Ncm (2-4-3-1과 2-3-1-4)였고, 나사조임방법에 대한 값은 11.2 Ncm (two-step)와 9.9 Ncm (one-step)였다. 나사의 풀림토크값과 최소풀림토크값은 세 가지 나사조임순서 간에 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 차이가 없었다. 그러나 두 가지 나사조임방법 간에는 두 값 모두 통계학적으로 유의성 있는 차이가 있었다. 나사를 두 단계로 나누어 조이는 방법이 한 번에 조이는 방법보다 더 큰 풀림토크값 (P = .0003)과 더 큰 최소풀림토크 값 (P = .0035)을 보였다. 결론: 본 연구와 같은 조건하에서, 연결인상법으로 얻은 잘 맞는 임플란트 상부구조물에 있어서 나사조임순서는 나사의 풀림토크값에 영향을 미치는 중요한 요소는 아니었다. 그러나 나사를 두 단계로 나누어 조이는 방법은 한 번에 조이는 방법보다 더 큰 풀림토크값을 보였다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제42권6호
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• pp.664-670
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• 2004

Statement of problem. One of the common problems of dental implant prosthesis is the loosening of the screw that connects each component, and this problem is more common in single implant-supported prostheses with external connection. Purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the changes of detorque values of abutment screws with external connection in different abutment heights. Materials and methods. After cyclic loading on three different abutment heights, detorque values were measured. Abutments were retained with titanium abutment screws tightened to 30 Ncm (30.5 kgmm) with digital torque gauge as recommended by the manufacturer. Replacing abutments, implants and titanium abutment screws with new ones at every measurement, initial detorque values were measured six times. In measuring de torque values after cyclic loading, Avana Cemented Abutments of 4.0 mm collar, 7.0 mm height (Osstem Co., Ltd., Seoul, Korea) were used with three different lengths of 5.0, 8.0, 11.0 mm. Shorter abutments were made by milling of 11.0 mm abutment to have the same force-exercised area of 4.5 mm diameter. Sine curve force (20N-320N, 14Hz) was applied, and detorque values were measured after cyclic loading of 2 million times by loading machine. Detorque values of initial and after-loading were measured by digital torque gauge. One-way ANOVA was employed to see if there was any influence from different abutment heights. Results. The results were as follows: 1. The initial detorque value was 27.8$\pm$0.93 kgmm, and the ratio of the initial detorque value to the tightening torque was 0.91(27.8/30.5). 2. Measured detorque values after cyclic loading were declined as the height of the abutment increased, that was, 5.0 mm; 22.3$\pm$0.82 kgmm, 8.0 mm; 21.8$\pm$0.93 kgmm, and 11.0 mm; 21.3$\pm$0.94 kgmm. 3. One-way ANOVA showed no statistically significant differences among these (p>0.05). 4. Noticeable mobility at the implant-abutment interface was not observed in any case after cyclic loading at all.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제45권3호
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• pp.329-338
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• 2007

Purpose. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of TiN coating of abutment screw on the unscrewing torque. Material and methods. Titanium and Gold-Tite abutment screws were classified into two groups, Group A and C respectively, as control groups. Titanium abutment screws with TiN coatings were also classified into two groups, Group B and D, as experimental ones. Group A and B were tightened to 20 Ncm input torque, and Group C and D were tightened to 32 Ncm torque. Detorque values were measured with digital torque gauge during repeated closing and opening experiment. Results. Abutment screws with TiN coating (Group B and D) showed statistically significant higher mean detorque values than those of Group A and C. Discussion. Physical properties of TiN coating, such as low friction coefficient, high hardness and wear resistance, might contribute to higher detorque values. Conclusion. It is suggested that TiN coating of abutment screw help to reduce the risk of screw loosening and improve the stability of screw joint.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.46-52
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• 2014

PURPOSE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the interface accuracy of computer-assisted designed and manufactured (CAD/CAM) titanium abutments and implant fixture compared to gold-cast UCLA abutments. MATERIALS AND METHODS. An external connection implant system (Mark III, n=10) and an internal connection implant system (Replace Select, n=10) were used, 5 of each group were connected to milled titanium abutment and the rest were connected to the gold-cast UCLA abutments. The implant fixture and abutment were tightened to torque of 35 Ncm using a digital torque gauge, and initial detorque values were measured 10 minutes after tightening. To mimic the mastication, a cyclic loading was applied at 14 Hz for one million cycles, with the stress amplitude range being within 0 N to 100 N. After the cyclic loading, detorque values were measured again. The fixture-abutment gaps were measured under a microscope and recorded with an accuracy of ${\pm}0.1{\mu}m$ at 50 points. RESULTS. Initial detorque values of milled abutment were significantly higher than those of cast abutment (P<.05). Detorque values after one million dynamic cyclic loadings were not significantly different (P>.05). After cyclic loading, detorque values of cast abutment increased, but those of milled abutment decreased (P<.05). There was no significant difference of gap dimension between the milled abutment group and the cast abutment group after cyclic loading. CONCLUSION. In conclusion, CAD/CAM milled titanium abutment can be fabricated with sufficient accuracy to permit screw joint stability between abutment and fixture comparable to that of the traditional gold cast UCLA abutment.

• 구강회복응용과학지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.273-283
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• 2010

이 연구는 다수의 임플란트에 의해 지지되는 보철물과 단일 임플란트 보철물에서 호환 가능한 세 가지 종류의 나사의 풀림토크값을 측정하여 나사 결합부 안정성에 차이가 있는지를 알아보고자 하였다. 이를 위해, 네 개의 외부 육각 임플란트에 직접 연결되는 임플란트 상부구조물을, 아크릴릭 레진을 이용한 연결인상법으로 얻은 총 6개의 실험모형에 20 Ncm의 힘으로 조인 후, 각 나사의 풀림토크값을 총 2회 측정하였다. 사용한 지대주 나사는 토크타이트(TorqTite), 골드타이트(Gold-Tite), 그리고, 티타늄(Titanium) 나사였다. 또한, 단일 임플란트 수복의 경우 를 가정하여 총 5개의 실험모형 상의 2개의 임플란트에, 한 개의 지대주(GoldAdapt Engaging)를 다시 세 종류의 나사로 연결한 후, 각 나사의 풀림토크값을 총 2회 측정하였다. 나사의 풀림토크값의 비교를 위한 통계적 분석을 혼합모형(mixed model)을 이용하여 유의수준 .05에서 실시한 결과, 다수 임플란트 지지 상부구조물의 경우, 나사의 종류에 따른 풀림토크값은 통계적으로 유의성 있는 차이를 보이지 않았다(p>0.05). 그러나 단일 임플란트 지대주의 경우에는 통계적으로 유의성 있는 차이를 보였으며(p=0.0175), 토크타이트 나사(p=0.0462)와 티타늄 나사(p=0.0348)는 각각, 골드타이트 나사보다 유의성 있게 큰 풀림토크값을 보였으나, 두 나사 간에는 유의성 있는 차이가 없었다(p>0.05). 이상의 연구 결과로 보아, 서로 다른 종류의 나사가 나사 결합부의 초기 안정성에 미치는 영향은, 단일 임플란트 보철물의 경우에서와는 달리, 다수의 임플란트에 의해 지지되는 보철물의 경우에는 미미하다고 할 수 있다.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제48권4호
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• pp.280-286
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• 2010

연구 목적: 본 연구는 다수의 임플란트에 의해 지지되는 보철물을, 두 가지 인상법에 의해 얻은 모형들에 연결한 후, 나사의 풀림 토크값을 측정하여 나사 결합부 안정성에 차이가 있는지를 알아보는데 그 목적이 있다. 연구 재료 및 방법: 네 개의 외부 육각 임플란트 (Br${\aa}$nemark $System^{(R)}$; Nobel Biocare AB)에 직접 연결되는 임플란트 상부 구조물과, 이와 수동적 적합을 갖는 완전 무치악 하악주모형을 만들었다. 이 주모형에서 비연결 인상법으로 6회 인상을 채득하여 6개의 모형 (1군)을 제작하고, 아크릴릭 레진을 이용한 연결 인상법으로 6회 인상을 채득하여 6개의 모형 (2군)을 제작하여, 총 12개의 실험모형을 제작하였다. 각 실험모형에 상부 구조물을 지대주 나사 ($TorqTite^{(R)}$ GoldAdapt Abutment Screw; Nobel Biocare AB)로 20 Ncm의 힘으로 조인 후 각 나사의 풀림 토크값을 총 2회 측정하였다. 두 군 간 나사의 풀림 토크값의 비교를 위한 통계분석은 반복측정을 고려하고 나사와 reading을 고정효과로, 모형을 랜덤효과로 포함하는 혼합모형 (mixed model)을 이용하여 유의수준 .05에서 실시하였다. 결과: 나사의 풀림 토크값의 평균은 7.9 Ncm (1군)과 8.1 Ncm (2군)이었으며, 4개 나사의 풀림 토크값 중 최소값인 최소 풀림 토크값의 평균은 6.1 Ncm (1군)과 6.5 Ncm (2군)이었다. 나사의 풀림 토크값은 두 군 간에 통계적으로 유의할 만한 차이가 없었고, 조인 순서와 위치가 서로 다른 4개의 나사 간의 풀림 토크값도 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 없었다. 최소 풀림 토크값도 두 군 간에 통계적으로 유의할 만한 차이가 없었다. 결론: 다수의 외부 육각 임플란트에 의해 지지되는 보철물에서, 나사의 풀림 토크값과 최소 풀림 토크값은 비연결 인상법과 연결 인상법에 의해 얻어진 모형 간에 차이가 없어, 나사 결합부 안정성에 차이가 없는 것으로 판단된다.