A technique to manage an unusual presentation of an implant abutment screw fracture is presented. Causes of abutment screw loosening and fracture are reviewed. Design features that improve the ...

Bacteria trapped in the internal cover screw chamber of dental implants during surgery may play a role in shaping the peri-implant microbiome and whether it will remain healthy, according to a press ...

Dental implants are pitched as a perfect fix, but the reality is a long surgical process with specific risks and high costs.

When implants are done indiscriminately, these can be more of a toothache rather than an enhancement. The caveat is, not so many people are aware they need to be discriminate about practitioners who ...

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