Do influence of the connection design and titanium grades of the implant complex on resistance under static loading?
A longer internal connection and titanium grade 4 of the implant system is advantageous for static overloading condition. However, it is not only the connection design that affects the stability. The strength of the titanium grade as material is also important since it affects the implant stability. When using the implant system made of titanium grade 2, a larger diameter fixture should be selected in order to provide enough strength to withstand overloading.
Single-port surgery was the most preferred method and NOTES was the least preferred technique. This shows general acceptance of the concept of virtually scarless surgery but without using the natural orifices.