Table 1 Mean removal torque values (N cm) of the abutment screws of the implant-abutment connections in all groups
Group | Number of cycles | Mean removal torque value (N cm) ± SD | % of mean RTV loss compared to initial RTV |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 27.67 ± 1.66 (initial RTV) | – |
1 | 50,000 | 21.77 ± 2.13 | 21.33% |
2 | 100,000 | 20.03 ± 2.21 | 27.59% |
3 | 150,000 | 19.45 ± 2.82 | 29.70% |
4 | 200,000 | 17.10 ± 4.79 | 38.19% |
5 | 400,000 | 17.37 ± 3.92 | 37.29% |
6 | 600,000 | 19.07 ± 1.48 | 31.08% |
7 | 800,000 | 19.93 ± 3.00 | 27.95% |
8 | 1,000,000 | 17.78 ± 3.03 | 35.75% |
9 | 1,200,000 | 15.99 ± 3.40 | 42.20% |
10 | 1,400,000 | 18.28 ± 1.02 | 33.95% |
11 | 1,600,000 | 19.04 ± 3.03 | 31.17% |
12 | 1,800,000 | 19.16 ± 2.45 | 30.75% |
13 | 2,000,000 | 15.84 ± 3.42 | 42.74% |