A New Retrieval System for Cement-Retained Implant Superstructures: A Technical Report |
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| Authors: | Tetsuo Ichikawa,DDS,PhD,,Osamu Ishida,DT,,Megumi Watanabe,DDS,PhD,,Yoritoi Tomotake,DDS,PhD,,Hua Wei,DDS,PhD,,& Chen Jianrong,DDS,PhD |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Oral &Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Institute of Health Biosciences, University of Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan |
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| Abstract: | This article discusses two methods for improving the retrievability of cement-retained implant superstructures. One method involves incorporating a removal screw in the superstructure and the second method uses a small dimple on the abutment, accessed through a vent in the superstructure. |
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| Keywords: | Implant retrievability removal screw rotating lever |
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