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Three‐Dimensional Location of the Retaining Screw Axis for a Cemented Single Tooth Implant Restoration
Author(s) -
Wicks Russell,
Shintaku Werner H.,
Johnson Andrew
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-849x.2012.00887.x
Subject(s) - retrievability , crown (dentistry) , abutment , implant , dentistry , dental abutments , orthodontics , materials science , medicine , computer science , engineering , structural engineering , surgery , precision and recall , machine learning
Retrievability is a major concern with cemented versus screw‐retained implant restorations. This article describes the use of cone beam radiography to help target and create a precise screw access opening for a loosened implant‐supported single crown retained by cement to its abutment.