A Technique to Salvage a Single Implant-Supported Fixed Dental Prosthesis Having a Nonretrievable Implant Screw Fragment
An implant screw fracture is one of the common problems associated with the implant components. In some situations, it may not be possible to retrieve the fractured implant screws. As a result, clinicians either remove the implant or the implant may need to be covered over with soft tissue. The salvage of an implant with a nonretrievable screw fragment may be highly beneficial to the patients. This report describes a technique to salvage an implant-supported single restoration that has a nonretrievable implant screw fragment.
Figure 1. Nonretrievable implant screw fragment. Figure 2. Washers on the new implant screw. Figure 3. The restoration is tightened onto the implant with the new screw and 2 washers in place. Figure 4. Existing restoration completely seated and tightened onto the implant.
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