Research Article

Hollow Abutment Screw Design for Easy Retrieval in Case of Screw Fracture in Dental Implant System

Table 3

Mechanical test parameters of two different types of abutment screws, , respectively.

DirectionTypeValueMax load (N)Displacement at max load (mm)

VerticalConventionalAve.1452.270.25
SD256.100.04
HollowAve.1480.370.35
SD137.900.05

No significant difference between the two groups ().