title: Mechanical failure of an implant-retained bar: a clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report describes the mechanical failure of an implant-retained bar where the bar fractured midway between two implants. The location of the fracture is not typical for implant-retained bars. Possible causes of the fracture are discussed. The prosthodontic treatment provided to manage the mechanical failure and prevent it from recurring is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA. rmm002@dental.umaryland.edu
authors.forename: Radi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Masri
authors.forename: Carl F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Driscoll
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D017090:Occlusal Splints
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants