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An Atypical Way of Restoring an Internally Mangled Implant With the Use of a Cast Post: A Case Report
Kaustubh Thakare1, Nishita Jaju1, Priyanka Jaiswal2
1Department of Periodontics, Vidarbha Youth Welfare Society Dental College and Hospital, Amravati, IND.
Abstract:
Implant-supported prostheses can lead to biological or mechanical failures. The loosening of the abutment screw and its fracture are the most common technical complications. Recovery of fractured parts is quite challenging due to the unavailability of a universal standard screw retrieval kit on the market. Various techniques have been described earlier for retrieval of fractured fragments or internal thread damage, but with no optimum success and eventually leading to implant failure and removal, which causes additional surgical exposure and economic impediment. Hence, this clinical report explains the viable option for such a situation using an alternative technique and simple armamentarium available in regular clinic setups.

