Publications by authors named "Daniel Mints"
Purpose: The surface integrity associated with implant placement was examined to determine whether the topography of common implant surface modifications is retained after implant insertion.
Materials And Methods: Turned (TU), acid-etched (AE), and anodized (AN) experimental implants prepared in-house were inserted into polyurethane foam blocks using a standard drilling protocol at maximum torque of 37 Ncm. Qualitative analysis of the surfaces of preinserted and postinserted implants was done by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and quantitative analysis of the implant threads was performed by interferometry.