Addition of an implant pillar to an existing implant prosthesis.
When an implant is lost, it is sometimes desirable to replace it to ensure adequate support of the prosthesis. Such an addition may necessitate a costly and time-consuming remake procedure. A technique is offered that, in some circumstances, may allow incorporation of the newly placed implant into the existing restoration.
McCarthy
G R
GR
National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental Research, Bethesda, Md.
Guckes
A D
AD
D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair; D012994:Dental Soldering / Q000379:methods*; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans
D015921:Dental Implants; D006047:Gold Alloys