Effects of two fretting damage modes on dental implant-abutment
interface and the generation of metal wear debris: an in vitro study
Abstract
The fretting damage and wear debris on the dental implant-abutment
interface (IAI) are unclear. In this study, fatigue cycle loading (FT)
and chewing cycle loading (CW) test were applied to two implant systems,
the fretting damage morphology and wear debris generation on the IAI
were observed by a scanning electron microscope. The torque value of the
central screw was measured by electronic torque tester. The fretting
damage on the IAI was relatively slight and mainly plastic deformation
in the FT group, which was more serious and mainly furrow wear in the CW
group. Various forms of wear debris were generated. The removal torques
were lower than its pre-tightening value in both groups, the decline and
loss rate of the CW group was significantly higher. This study confirmed
the critical roles of fretting damages and metal wear debris on the IAI
in the implant-supported prosthesis.