title: Laboratory techniques to prevent screw loosening on dental implants.
abstract: Several factors contribute to the problems of screw loosening on implant supported restorations. This article covers specific techniques for processing castings made from plastic burnout patterns and gold abutments and copings to optimize the connection.
authors.affiliation: Steri-Oss, Yorba Linda, California, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hurson
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003738:Dental Cements; D015921:Dental Implants; D003775:Dental Polishing; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006047:Gold Alloys; D006801:Humans; D007754:Laboratories, Dental; D010969:Plastics
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements; D015921:Dental Implants; D006047:Gold Alloys; D010969:Plastics