The use of a dental surgical microscope to aid retrieval of a fractured implant abutment screw: a clinical report.
This clinical report outlines a method to retrieve a fractured implant abutment screw through the use of high-power magnification and ultrasonic instrumentation. Furthermore, the use of manufacturer's specific components is highlighted to minimize occurrences of such clinical complications from arising.
Center for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA 92350, USA. rdpatel@llu.edu
Rishi D
RD
Patel
Joseph Y K
JY
Kan
Lars B
LB
Jonsson
Kitichai
K
Rungcharassaeng
D000328:Adult; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000295:instrumentation; D015921:Dental Implants; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008853:Microscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D019415:Torque; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation
D015921:Dental Implants