Comparison of reverse torque values of abutment screws with the application of oil-based and water-based antibacterial agents.
Amin NourizadehElnaz ShafieeAzin KhorramdelSeyed Amin MousaviMehran RahbarPublished in: Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects (2022)
According to this study, applying antibacterial agents decreased the detorque values and increased the risk of screw loosening. The reduction of detorque values was more pronounced with the oil-based antibacterial agent (tetracycline).