title: Root intrusion in tooth-implant combination cases.
abstract: The various proposed etiologies for root intrusion in tooth-implant combination cases are discussed. Clinical examples of root intrusion are illustrated. Advantages and disadvantages of nonrigid connector and coping/suprastructure techniques are presented.
authors.affiliation: VA Medical Center Augusta, GA 30904.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: English
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D003781:Denture Retention / Q000295:instrumentation; D003828:Denture, Overlay / Q000009:adverse effects; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D014085:Tooth Migration / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000503:physiopathology*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants