Repair of a fractured implant-supported mesiostructure bar.
Osseointegrated implants are often used for mandibular denture retention. Although clinical success rates are high, complications can occur. A specific clinically relevant example of a fractured bar is presented along with a procedure for its repair. This procedure allows the repair to be done in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Simons
A M
AM
Department of Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of Detroit Mercy, School of Dentistry, Mich, USA.
D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D017269:Dental Prosthesis Repair; D017268:Dental Prosthesis Retention / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged