Table 5 Mechanical properties of flexural strength at 30 °C of the zirconia dental implants at different ageing times
In vivo time (h) | Stiffness (N/mm) | Maximum strength (N) |
|---|---|---|
0 | 107.1 ± 8.3 | 775 ± 8 |
1 | 109.6 ± 7.9 | 770 ± 7 |
2 | 112.2 ± 9.9 | 772 ± 9 |
3 | 116.0 ± 7.4 | 768 ± 7 |
4 | 118.2 ± 9.0 | 765 ± 8 |
5 | 104.3 ± 8.6 | 769 ± 9 |
7 | 103.2 ± 5.8 | 758 ± 5 |
10 | 110.2 ± 9.6 | 762 ± 9 |
11 | 106.2 ± 6.9 | 767 ± 6 |
3100 | 106.8 ± 5.2 | 766 ± 8 |