Retrieval of cement-retained zirconia implant-supported crowns with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser

Cement-retained implant-supported crowns can be challenging to retrieve from the abutment once technical or biological issues arise. Removal traditionally requires sectioning the crown with rotary instruments, which causes irreversible damage to the crown and potential damage to the periodontal apparatus stabilizing the implant.

Source: Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry - January 5, 2024 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ionut Sebastian Viski, Jason D. Lee, Rebecca Scialabba, Sang J. Lee Tags: Clinical research Source Type: research