Nov 14 Yilmonster Lecture

Question 1

Describe potential prosthetic complications with implant restorations?

Answer 1

Screw loosening
Screw fracture
Abutment fracture
Acrylic resin tooth fracture (most common)

Question 2

How can a practitioner avoid implant prosthetic complications?

Answer 2

Use some type of mechanical torque applying instrument to make sure you apply the recommended torque

Question 3

What are some ways to manage implant prosthetic complications?

Answer 3

Splint the crowns

Question 4

Describe the biomechanics of implant prosthetic restorations

Answer 4

Applied torque develops the preload
Preload keeps pieces together
Maximizing preload without exceeding the yield strength of the screw stabilizes the screw joint and offers protection against screw loosening