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Implant Abutment Torque
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The rotational force, measured in Newton-centimetres, applied when tightening an abutment screw onto a dental implant to achieve proper seating and prevent loosening.
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opaque layer
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The initial ceramic layer fired directly onto a metal or zirconia coping to mask its underlying colour and create a foun...
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