Research Article

Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Tightening Torque on the Connection Stability of a Two-Piece Zirconia Implant System

Table 1

Nodes, elements, and mesh size of the FE models.

ComponentsNodesElementsMesh size (μm)

Zirconia crown12,80958,892250
Abutment55,93123,534
Fixture96,05123,534
Abutment screw12,06458,163
Cortical bone60,134280,089
Cancellous bone50,931247,142