What might be causing this? My dentist and oral surgeon were able to get the first screw out and replace it and now a few years later it has happened again. I am so upset about this and don't know what I should do. The implant looks good and sturdy in xrays though.
January 14, 2012
Answer: Screw fractures in implant
Usually these fractures are due to a lot of stress on the crown itself. The best approach is to revisit your whole bit design and relieve the tension on the implant.
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January 14, 2012
Answer: Screw fractures in implant
Usually these fractures are due to a lot of stress on the crown itself. The best approach is to revisit your whole bit design and relieve the tension on the implant.
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January 9, 2012
Answer: Screw breaking
All the doctors before me listed all posible reasons why your implant screw is breaking. It looks like there is a problem in biomechanical level. My suggestion is to find an implant prosthodontist ( specialist who specislizes in restoring implants) and I am sure your problem will be solved. Another hint, why don't you suggest your doctor to go from screw retained restoration to cement retained.
Good luck!
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January 9, 2012
Answer: Screw breaking
All the doctors before me listed all posible reasons why your implant screw is breaking. It looks like there is a problem in biomechanical level. My suggestion is to find an implant prosthodontist ( specialist who specislizes in restoring implants) and I am sure your problem will be solved. Another hint, why don't you suggest your doctor to go from screw retained restoration to cement retained.
Good luck!
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