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Table 1 Geometric design parameters of tested IACs. Abutment diameter was measured at most apical and coronal part of connection to depict different cone shapes

From: In vitro assessment of internal implant-abutment connections with different cone angles under static loading using synchrotron-based radiation

Abbreviation

Implant manufacturer

Implant diameter

[mm]

Abutment diameter [mm]

Type of connection

Cone anglea

[°]

Cone lengthb [mm]

MA

Medentika

3.5

2.8c – 2.2d

Conical connection

10.5

0.78

MS

Medentis

4.1

3.0c – 2.8d

Conical connection

11.3

0.92

NO

Nobel Biocare

4.3

3.3c – 3d

Conical connection

12.2

0.74

BE

BEGO

4.1

2.8c – 2.4d

Butt-joint connection

45

0.61

  1. a estimated from x-ray radiographs;
  2. b IAC height measured in radiography;
  3. c largest diameter of the abutment in the area of the mating zone
  4. d smalles diameter of the abutment in the area of the mating zone
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BMC Oral Health

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