A method for decontaminating a dental implant and components after abutment screw loosening: A clinical report

Chandur P K Wadhwani; Paul S Rosen; Thomas G Wilson Jr; Kwok-Hung Chung

doi:10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.10.004

A method for decontaminating a dental implant and components after abutment screw loosening: A clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2024 Nov 4:S0022-3913(24)00694-2. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.10.004. Online ahead of print.

Authors

Chandur P K Wadhwani¹, Paul S Rosen², Thomas G Wilson Jr³, Kwok-Hung Chung⁴

Affiliations

¹ Private practice, Bellevue, Wash.; Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Wash.; and Science Director, Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation, Luzern, Switzerland. Electronic address: [email protected].
² Private practice, Yardly, Pa.; and Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontics, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD.
³ Private practice, North Dallas, TX.
⁴ Professor, Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Wash.

PMID: 39500651
DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2024.10.004

Abstract

Abutment screw loosening is the most common complication in single implant-supported crowns, typically remedied by simply reattaching the restoration, preferably using a new abutment screw. The internal aspect of the implant along with any other components should be decontaminated before reconnection. This clinical report provides information on the appropriate management of the decontamination process, as well as evidence of the foreign material found within the implant body.