Removal of broken abutment screws using ultrasonic tip – a heat development in-vitro study
Vasilios Alevizakos,
Anna-Lena Bergmann,
Constantin von See
Abstract:Background
Dental implants can cause complications, including the loosening of the abutment screw or fracture. However, there is no standardized technique for removing broken abutment screws. This necessitates further research.
Objective
This study aimed to measure heat generation during screw removal to better understand its implications for dental implant procedures.
Material and methods
The experime… Show more
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