title: Custom-made cover screws to fit fixed detachable implant prosthesis access openings.
abstract: Numerous materials have been used for closure of access openings in implant-supported fixed detachable prostheses. This article describes an alternate approach to access closure by use of cast screws. Preparation of the prosthesis and fabrication of the access closure screw is described in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tenn., USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Howell
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Caldwell
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D015921:Dental Implants; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003734:Dental Casting Investment; D015921:Dental Implants; D006047:Gold Alloys