CAT# CV-107
Removing a Broken Abutment Screw
Dr Sascha Jovanovic
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What to do when your patient arrives in your office with panic in their eyes and the implant crown in their hands?

Repairing a broken dental implant abutment screw requires careful handling and attention to detail. Here are the general steps to follow:

1. Assess the damage: Determine the extent of the damage by examining the broken screw and the implant it is attached to. It's important to identify if the implant screw is stripped, fractured, or completely missing.

2. Assess the implant: Before any repairs are made, check the implant and surrounding tissue for any infection or tissue damage.

3. Assess the reason for fracture: Evaluate what the possible cause of the screw fracture might have been and adjust eg occlusion and bite if overload was the reason

4. Remove the broken screw: Depending on the damage, the broken screw can be removed from the implant using specialized tools or techniques by a dental professional.

5. Make necessary repairs: Depending on the damage, the broken screw needs to be replaced with a new abutment screw.

6. Reinsert the new prosthetic screw: Once the repairs have been made, a new screw can be reinserted into the implant. It's important to ensure it is tightened correctly to prevent any further damage.

6. Monitor the implant: After the repair, the implant will need to be monitored regularly to ensure it is functioning correctly and there are no signs of infection or recurring damage.

Overall, the repair of a broken dental implant abutment screw is a challenging process that should be handled with care and experience
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