title: The lingual locking screw for implant-retained restorations--aesthetics and retrievability.
abstract: The ability to retrieve a restoration is often cited as an advantage of implant-borne prostheses. Cemented prostheses, particularly in single-tooth cases, have been promoted for aesthetic reasons, and to allow increased positional flexibility in fixture placement. However, this approach may compromise restoration retrieval. This paper discusses the concept of a secondary locking screw, which allows latitude in fixture position, good aesthetics, and retrievability.
authors.forename: G F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Clausen
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D006047:Gold Alloys