Comparison of Maximum Heat Generation during Implant Site Preparation between Single and Gradual Drilling Protocols in Artificial D1 Bone Blocks: An In Vitro Study

Figure 4

The design of the bracket. The special bracket was designed for holding the samples during the osteotomies, and a gingival protector was used also to isolate the surface where the temperature was measured in order to prevent the irrigation from interfering with the infrared camera readings and giving rise to measurement errors.