Table 1. Mean reverse torque value and standard deviation of implant-abutment assemblies.
Group | Torque (Ncm) | Initial RTV (Ncm) | Post-dynamic loading RTV (Ncm) |
---|---|---|---|
Ext-N | 30 | 27.3 ± 1.4a | 25.4 ± 1.2C |
Ext-RT | 30 | 25.0 ± 2.3b | 23.8 ± 1.8C |
Int-N | 30 | 25.1 ± 1.9b | 15.8 ± 1.8A |
Int-RT | 30 | 24.9 ± 2.7b | 19.9 ± 3.3B |
※The same superscriptive letters indicate the values that are not significantly different (P>.05).