Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2019, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (2): 172-175.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2019.02.017

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Effect of Insertion Angle on Stability of Loaded Titanium Microscrews

WU Ye-ke1*,ZHAO Li-xing2,GAO Ran-ran1   

  1. 1. Department of Stomatology, Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu 610072, China;
    2. West China College of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
  • Received:2018-08-19 Online:2019-02-18 Published:2019-02-25

Abstract: Objective : To evaluate the effect of insertion angle on stability of loaded titanium microscrews in beagle jaws. Methods: 48 microscrews were inserted at four different angles (30°,50°, 70°, and 90°) into intraradicular zones of the mandibular first molars and third premolars of 12 beagles and immediately loaded with 2 N for 8 weeks. Microcomputed tomography (micro-CT) and biomechanical pull-out tests were used to assess osseointegration of the interface. Results: All micro-CT parameters and maximum pull-out force (Fmax) of the microscrews were affected by insertion angles of microscrews. Higher micro-CT parameters and Fmax were seen for implants inserted at angles between 50°and 70°(P<0.05). Excessive oblique and vertical insertion angles resulted in reduced stability (P<0.05). Conclusion: An insertion angle of 50°to 70°is more favorable than excessive oblique or vertical angles to achieve stability of microscrews.

Key words: Insertion angle, Osseointegration, Microscrews, Microcomputed tomography, Biomechanics