title: Retrieval of a defective cement-retained implant prosthesis.
abstract: As the popularity of cement-retained implant prosthetics grows, so, too, does the need for retreatment. The predictable removal of cement-retained implant crowns has often proven difficult due to a multitude of variables, including locating the access and stripped screws. The techniques discussed in this article address these issues, thus simplifying the retreatment process.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry; Acting Director, UCLA Department of Continuing Education; Private Practice, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Todd R
authors.initials: TR
authors.lastname: Schoenbaum
authors.affiliation: Professor, UCLA School of Dentistry, Division of Restorative Dentistry; Founder and Director, UCLA Post Graduate Esthetics; Director, UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry; Founder and Director, UCLA Master Dental Ceramist Program, Los Angeles, California; Private Practice, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Edward A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McLaren
mesh_terms: D003738:Dental Cements; D017266:Dental Prosthesis; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D003738:Dental Cements