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A method of locating the abutment screw access channel with cone-beam computed tomography and a 3D-printed drilling guide
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A method of locating the abutment screw access channel with cone-beam computed tomography and a 3D-printed drilling guide

Waleed Asiri, Daniel Domagala, Seok-Hwan Cho and Geoffrey A Thompson
The Journal of prosthetic dentistry, Vol.119(2), pp.210-213
02/2018
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.04.001
PMID: 28552283

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Abstract

In managing loose abutment screws, locating precisely the position of the screw access channel is difficult. This technique describes the use of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and surgical guide planning software to locate the screw access channel with the intention of retrieving a loosened cement-retained implant-supported prosthesis. The method minimizes damage to the abutment crown assembly.
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography - methods Dental Abutments - adverse effects Dental Implant-Abutment Design - adverse effects Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported - adverse effects Dental Restoration Failure Humans Printing, Three-Dimensional

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