The technique of cannulated pedicle screws with PMMA augmentation used in this study can be an option for osteoporotic patients with various spinal diseases who require spinal instrumentation.
Within the limitations of this study, there was little effect of twisting moment direction on the total torque loss of an internal hexagon connection implant system. This could be attributed to the anti-twisting mechanism of the internal hexagon connection.
In Cowell implant system (taper angle = 7°), there was no antirotational ability in purely conical connections. Adding an octagonal index could provide an antirotational function but could compromise the antibending strength of the abutment.
Simulated axial loading increased the pull-out force of loaded abutments in comparison with unloaded abutments. Under simulated axial loading, the pull-out force of abutments tended to increase as the axial displacement of abutments and the total torque loss of abutment screws were both increased.
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