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Comparative Analysis of Cutting Efficiency and Surface Maintenance Between Different Types of Implant Drills: An In Vitro Study.

Authors :
Hochscheidt CJ
Shimizu RH
Andrighetto AR
Pierezan R
Thomé G
Salatti R
Source :
Implant dentistry [Implant Dent] 2017 Oct; Vol. 26 (5), pp. 723-729.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Introduction: This study evaluated cutting efficiency (CE) and linear wear of dental implant drills after 450 standardized osteotomies on bovine ribs. Diamond-like carbon-coated steel drills (SG), acid-treated steel drills (EG), and ceramic drills (ZG) were divided into 6 subgroups according to the number of uses.<br />Materials and Methods: A robot-controlled program performed systematic instrumentation, timing, axial loading, and managed feed rate. CE was recorded in a polyurethane resin blank and end wear (VBBmax) was analyzed under stereo microscopy.<br />Results: After osteotomies in beef ribs, CE for the Ø2.0-mm drill decreased 10.2% in SG and 10.9% in ZG; for the Ø3.0-mm drill, CE decreased 30.6% in SG, 8.5% in ZG, and improved in EG. The greatest wear occurred in Ø2.0-mm drills; ZG drills (Ø3.0 mm) exhibited only edge frittering, as confirmed on scanning electron microscopy.<br />Conclusion: After 50 exposures to mechanical loads, steel and ceramic drills lost CE. Whereas cutting and thermal performance improved in experimental drills, the Ø2.0-mm drill exhibited the most signs of wear proportional to use. These findings suggest that, with the methodology employed, the life of these drills exceeds 50 osteotomies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1538-2982
Volume :
26
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Implant dentistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28945669
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/ID.0000000000000645