Do your screws stop loosening after the titanium bar goes in? Are the back 2 implants (all-on-4) supposed to be angled?

February 20, 2016
Asked By:maryleyendecker in Cincinnati, OH

I received a lower bridge all on 4 in November. My screws have come loose 4 times. The dentist keeps telling me that when the titanium bar goes in my screws won't come loose anymore, is that true? Also, all of my implants are straight up and down, aren't back 2 supposed to be angled? Thanks

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February 22, 2016

Answer: Screws in implants should not get loose

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February 22, 2016

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April 8, 2016

Answer: Screws loosening

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April 8, 2016

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April 13, 2016

Answer: Screw loosening & Titanium Bar

April 13, 2016

Answer: Screw loosening & Titanium Bar

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March 4, 2016

Answer: All on 4

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Answer: All on 4

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