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1: J Prosthet Dent. 1994 Jul;72(1):26-8.Click here to read Links

Addition of an implant pillar to an existing implant prosthesis.

McCarthy GR, Guckes AD.

National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Dental Research, Bethesda, Md.

When an implant is lost, it is sometimes desirable to replace it to ensure adequate support of the prosthesis. Such an addition may necessitate a costly and time-consuming remake procedure. A technique is offered that, in some circumstances, may allow incorporation of the newly placed implant into the existing restoration.

PMID: 7916053 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]