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Background
Changes in the macrogeometry of dental implants are known to influence primary stability and the osseointegration process.
Purpose
The purpose of the present in vitro study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of geometric changes in the apex region of dental implants.
Methods
Thirty‐five cylindrical dental implants (Titamax Ti; Neodent) were machined at the apical third to reproduce...