What is it about?
: In this case series we reviewed different techniques of salvaging an implant which suffered fracture of its abutment screw, with 8 cases treated with a novel different technique by using the transfer cap screw replacing the fractured one, followed for one year post delivery of the prosthesis.
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Why is it important?
novel different technique by using the transfer cap screw replacing the fractured one. Its relatively simple technique of salvaging an implant with abutment screw fracture. The technique when executed with ultimate care and precision would provide excellent result. The non-invasive nature of the procedure would also be satisfying to the patient.
Perspectives
Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with whom I have had long standing collaborations. Abutment screw fracture is a rare event, occurring less than 0.5%. Screw fracture is a challenge for the clinician due to the difficulty of removal of fractured screw fragments. I hope dentist find this article thought-provoking.
Rawaa Al-Rawee
Maxillofacial Department, Al-Salam Teaching Hospital, Mosul City , Nenawah. Iraq
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This page is a summary of: Salvage of fractured abutment screw by transfer cap screw replacement (original study), Clinical Case Reports, May 2019, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.2159.
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