Abstract
The use of cemented implant prostheses for partially edentulous patients continues to increase in clinical practice. One of the primary complications of the cemented implant crown is difficulty in retrieval, should the need arise. Drilling through most prosthetic materials is of little difficulty for most clinicians, but the complication lies in determining where exactly the access hole needs to be drilled. During fabrication, the location of the screw access channel is marked with a strong contrasting color stain on the surface of the prosthesis. The technique proposed here marks the location of the screw access directly on the prosthesis, thus improving the ease and predictability of future retrieval.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-73 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Oral Implantology |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Cement-retained
- Implant
- Prosthesis
- Prosthodontics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery