Mechanical effects of taper angles in implant–abutment connection: a finite element study
Taper angle differences affect press-fit, abutment axial displacement, screw loosening, stress distribution, and microgap formation.
Authors
- Ikiru Atsuta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7995-3493)
- N. Sakai
- Tatsuya Matsuzaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3402-8952)
- M Tokumoto
- Yasunori Ayukawa
Institutions
- Kyushu University (JP)
- Kyushu Institute of Technology (JP)
- Kyushu University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Implant Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-01-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40729-025-00660-4
- Primary Topic
- Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00