Research Article

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

Table 3

Summary of the contacts between all components.

ComponentAbutmentScrewFixtureCortical boneCancellous bone

AbutmentFrictionalFrictional
ScrewFrictional
FixtureFrictionalFrictional
Cortical boneBonded