title: Retrieval of a fractured zirconia implant abutment using a modified crown and bridge remover: a clinical report.
abstract: This clinical report describes a novel method to retrieve the internal connection of a fractured zirconia abutment through modification of a crown and bridge remover. Furthermore, the strengths and limitations of using a zirconia implant abutment will be highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA92350, USA. proe03d@llu.edu
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Roe
authors.forename: Joseph Y K
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Kan
authors.forename: Kitichai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rungcharassaeng
authors.forename: John B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Won
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000044:Dental Abutments; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth; D003776:Dental Porcelain; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D020878:Device Removal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015040:Zirconium
chemical_list: D003776:Dental Porcelain; D015040:Zirconium; C028541:zirconium oxide