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A holder for dental implant screwdrives
J R Agar1, M T Singer, W R Hogans
1Prosthodontic Residency Program, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 1, 1990
Summary
This article presents a simple method for creating a holder for small screwdrivers used in dental implant procedures. This tool aids in the precise manipulation of intraoral attachments during superstructure placement.
Area of Science:
- Dental materials science
- Prosthodontics
- Surgical instrumentation
Background:
- Dental implant procedures require specialized instruments for precise adjustments.
- Handling small, short screwdrivers for implant superstructures can be challenging.
- Lack of dedicated holders can impede efficient intraoral attachment manipulation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe an easy-to-make holder for small, short screwdrivers.
- To enhance the manipulation of intraoral attachments during implant superstructure procedures.
- To provide a practical solution for a common challenge in implant dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Development of a simple design for a screwdriver holder.
- Fabrication of the holder using accessible materials.
- Testing the holder's utility during simulated implant superstructure manipulation.
Main Results:
- A functional holder was successfully created.
- The holder facilitates secure gripping of small screwdrivers.
- Improved ease and stability were observed during the manipulation of intraoral attachments.
Conclusions:
- The described holder is an effective and easy-to-produce tool.
- It significantly aids in managing screwdrivers for implant superstructures.
- This simple device can improve procedural efficiency in implant dentistry.
