Evaluation of Internal Fit of CAD/CAM Implant Abutments with Hybrid and Internal Hex Connections Using Different Materials

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Fixed Prosthodontics Division, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, KSA.

2 Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, KSA.

3 Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, October 6 University, Giza, Egypt

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the internal fit of hybrid and internal hex connections using different materials. Materials&Methods: Forty abutments were divided into 2 groups according to connection type. Each group was subdivided into 4 subgroups according to material (Zr, Ti, Co-Cr and soft-milled Co-Cr-Mo). Internal fit was measured using replica technique. Results: All the samples had clinically acceptable gap values ≤150 µm where internal hex connection had narrower gap than conical connection. Zirconia was the material with lowest gap values, followed by titanium and soft-milled Co-Cr-Mo. Co-Cr had the largest gap distance. Conclusions: 1: Internal hex connection has better internal fit than hybrid connection with more consistent results among different materials. 2: Zirconia showed the best overall internal adaptation with consistent performance among the two connections used. 3: Low marginal gap distance of CAD/CAM conical abutments may not necessarily indicate proper seating of the abutments.

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Egyptian Dental Journal
Volume 68, Issue 1 - Serial Number 4
January (Fixed Prosthodontics, Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Materials)
January 2022
Pages 749-761

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