title: Retrievable/fixed prosthetics for implant and natural dentitions.
abstract: Even though restorative procedures employed in oral implantology vary from traditional restorative techniques, meticulous attention to the sound, time-tested prosthetic principles of traditional restorative procedures are the basis on which the foundation of implant prosthodontics is based. In addition, the retrieval of a portion of/or the entire implant prosthesis to facilitate serviceability and/or oral hygiene maintenance is often desirable. To this end, the Castable-Telescopic Screw is unique in that it allows retrievability of implant prosthetics without compromise to sound prosthetic principles. In addition to retrievability, the Castable-Telescopic Screw offers flexibility of prosthetic design, maximum strength, a perfected occlusal scheme, life-like esthetic results, and is applicable with natural abutments as well as implant abutments. This paper outlines the potential, the indication, and advantages of the attachment. A case study is presented to demonstrate one of the many applications of the Castable Telescopic Screw.
authors.forename: T F
authors.initials: TF
authors.lastname: Rigdon
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D003779:Denture Design; D003834:Denture Precision Attachment; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D003832:Denture, Partial, Removable; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants