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Technique to restore unfavorably inclined implants
M A Lima Verde1, S M Morgano, A Hashem
1Boston University, Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry, Mass.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Correcting tilted dental implants is crucial for prosthesis function and appearance. This study presents an inexpensive technique using a custom abutment and setscrew to fix implant inclination issues.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Unfavorable implant inclination can negatively impact the esthetics, phonetics, and function of implant-supported fixed prostheses.
- Existing methods to correct malaligned implants are often complex and costly, posing challenges for clinicians and patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel, cost-effective, and straightforward technique for fabricating implant-supported fixed prostheses that compensates for unfavorable implant inclination.
- To provide a practical solution for managing common issues related to malaligned dental implants.
Main Methods:
- Fabrication of a custom abutment utilizing a hexed UCLA-type plastic burn-out pattern.
- Incorporation of a manually threaded setscrew hole within the custom abutment assembly.
- Integration of the custom abutment with the implant to correct inclination for prosthesis fabrication.
Main Results:
- The described technique offers a relatively inexpensive and uncomplicated method to address problems associated with unfavorable implant inclination.
- Successful fabrication of an implant-supported fixed prosthesis using the custom abutment and setscrew approach is demonstrated.
Conclusions:
- This technique provides a viable and accessible solution for correcting unfavorable implant inclination in dental implantology.
- The method simplifies the management of malaligned implants, improving outcomes for implant-supported fixed prostheses.