G Rishitha Reddy, Gaddam Divya, Namratha Sai Bolla and Sreenivas Nagarakanti*

Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India

*Corresponding Author: Sreenivas Nagarakanti, Department of Periodontology, Narayana Dental College and Hospital, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Received: January 15, 2025; Published: January 26, 2025

Abstract

Dental implants are considered to be one of the effective methods for replacing missing teeth, which poses high success rates. However, complications, while infrequent, are inevitable. One notable complication is the fracture of abutment screws, which constitutes significant challenges, particularly when retrieving the fractured screw from the implant fixture. This case report illustrates two clinical scenarios of abutment screw fractures that were successfully treated with a manufacturer-designed implant screw retrieval kit. In both cases, the retrieval process preserved internal threads, ensuring structural integrity of the implant. This report emphasizes the effectiveness of specialized screw retrieval kits as an innovative alternative to traditional methods. These kits safeguard the implant's structural integrity while minimizing patient costs, emphasizing their importance in modern implantology.

Keywords: Dental Implant; Screw Fracture; Screw Retrieval; Screw Retrieval Kit; Abutment Screw

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Citation

Citation: Sreenivas Nagarakanti., et al. “Clinical Precision in Managing Fractured Implant Screws: A Case Report". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 9.2 (2025): 64-67.

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Copyright: © 2025 Sreenivas Nagarakanti., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.