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Replacement of Missing Anterior Tooth Using Screw Retained Implant Prosthesis in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Report with 3 Years of Follow Up

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The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society

Abstract

As more and more dental practitioners are focusing on implant-supported fixed restorations, some clinicians favor the use of cement retained restorations while others consider screw-retained prosthesis to be the best choice. As both types of prostheses have certain advantages and disadvantages, clinicians should be aware of the limitations of each type. Screw-retained implant restorations have an advantage of predictable retention, retrievability and lack of potentially retained sub-gingival cement. However, a few disadvantages exist such as precise placement of the implant for optimal and esthetic location of the screw access hole and obtaining passive fit. On the other hand, cement retained restorations eliminates unaesthetic screw access holes; have passive fit of castings; reduce stress to splinted implants because of minor misfit of the framework; reduced complexity of lab procedures; enhanced esthetics; reduced cost factors and non disrupted morphology of the occlusal table. This case report presents the replacement of missing left central incisor using screw-retained implant prosthesis due to palatal trajectory of the implant placement and inadequate abutment height for retention of cement retained prosthesis.

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  1. Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal, 576104, Karnataka, India

    Manawar Ahmad, B. Dhanasekar & I. N. Aparna

  2. Melaka Manipal Dental College, Manipal Campus, Manipal, India

    Hina Naim

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Ahmad, M., Dhanasekar, B., Aparna, I.N. et al. Replacement of Missing Anterior Tooth Using Screw Retained Implant Prosthesis in the Esthetic Zone: A Case Report with 3 Years of Follow Up. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 14, 297–300 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13191-012-0188-8

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