Fractured healing abutment screw: best way to remove it?
Last Updated: Jun 04, 2013
When I attempted to unscrew a healing abutment covering a 4.1mm platform diameter implant the threaded portion broke off and lodged in the implant. What is the best way to remove this fractured screw portion of the healing abutment? Should I cut a slot in the exposed portion and attempt to unscrew it?
3 Comments on Fractured healing abutment screw: best way to remove it?
KKomatsu
06/14/2013
Carlos Boudet DDS
06/18/2013
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