Modification of clinically short Locator abutments using laser welding

Faris Z Jamjoom; Damian J Lee

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.11.008

Modification of clinically short Locator abutments using laser welding

J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Jul;120(1):13-16. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.11.008. Epub 2018 Feb 21.

Authors

Faris Z Jamjoom¹, Damian J Lee²

Affiliations

¹ Graduate student, Advanced Graduate Program in Implant Dentistry, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Mass. Electronic address: faris_jamjoom@hsdm.harvard.edu.
² 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: 29429841
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.11.008

Abstract

As dental implants continue to survive longer, managing and maintaining implant prostheses can be complicated by the lack of compatible parts or the discontinuation of implant systems. This report describes a laser welding procedure for the management of clinically short Locator abutments (Zest Anchors Inc) that lacked a commercially available, compatible alternative.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Aged, 80 and over
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported*
Dental Restoration Wear
Dental Soldering / methods*
Denture Design*
Denture Repair / methods*
Denture, Complete*
Female
Humans
Lasers
Welding*