Demystifying the Retrievability of Cement-retained Implant-supported Restorations

Abstract

The field of implant prostheses has come of age in the postBranemark era. Various research studies are being carried out world over, in order to formulate superior materials, achieve better esthetic outcomes, quicker functional results, minimal treat ment complications and maximal comfort to the patient in concern.Prosthetic reconstruction involving implants may involve screw-retained or cement-retained crowns depending upon the clinician's preference and the clinical situation.Potential unpredictable biological or mechanical complications that might occur in an implant supported prostheses make retrievability an important point of consideration and so is the treatment planning.Thus, this case report finds newer means to predict the screw access hole in cases where cement retained prosthesis is indicated.

An Insight into Different Innovative Techniques to Retrieve Cement-retained Implant Supported Prosthesis

“…In case of minor discrepancies in the fit of the prosthesis, compensation is made by the cement space that exists between the crown and the implant. 6,9 The main advantages of the cement-retained prosthesis are as follows: 3,7,9,11,12 • Simplicity of the technique • This design is devoid of screw holes, therefore increases the strength of the porcelain and acrylic resin and diminishes the chances of fracture (Fig. 5).…”