title: Screw-retained crown restorations of single implants: A step-by-step clinical guide.
abstract: This paper shows the clinical steps for preparing a screw-retained crown for the restoration of a single implant. Impression-taking using open-tray technique and delivery of the crown is presented in a step-by-step manner elucidated by detailed photographs. Furthermore, the advantages and disadvantages of screw-retained crowns are discussed in comparison with the cemented restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.|Private Practice Limited to Periodontology and Dental Implants, Alpha Clinic, Ramallah, Palestine.
authors.forename: Mohammad
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Assaf
authors.affiliation: Private Practice Limited to Periodontology and Dental Implants, Alpha Clinic, Ramallah, Palestine.
authors.forename: Alaa' Z Abu
authors.initials: AZA
authors.lastname: Gharbyeh
keywords: Open tray impression; retrievability; screw-retained crown; single dental implant