A technique for the removal of a wedged implant abutment fragment or debonded titanium base

Geoffrey R Johnston; Faris Z Jamjoom; Damian J Lee

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.018

A technique for the removal of a wedged implant abutment fragment or debonded titanium base

J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Jan;119(1):29-32. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.018. Epub 2017 May 20.

Authors

Geoffrey R Johnston¹, Faris Z Jamjoom², Damian J Lee³

Affiliations

¹ Graduate student, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.
² Graduate student, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio. Electronic address: jamjoom.1@osu.edu.
³ Program Director and Assistant Professor, Advanced Education in Prosthodontics Program, Division of Restorative Sciences and Prosthodontics, The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus, Ohio.

PMID: 28533012
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.02.018

Abstract

A technique for the retrieval of wedged implant fragments is described. The technique is suitable for fractured zirconia and metal abutments and titanium bases left behind after fracture or debonding of the custom zirconia abutment from the titanium base of an implant-supported prosthesis. This straightforward, noninvasive, technique facilitates the removal of the fragments or titanium bases without risking damage to the implant, surrounding bone, or soft tissues.

MeSH terms

Dental Abutments*
Dental Restoration Failure
Device Removal / methods*
Humans
Titanium*
Zirconium*

Substances

Zirconium
Titanium
zirconium oxide