Implant Identification FAQ
Your Implant identification guide to determine the brand, type, or size of an unknown dental implant before performing an implant mechanical rescue.
Implant Mechanical Rescue (IMR) is simply the process of recovering or rescuing a case which has suffered a mechanical failure in the supporting implant hardware. Failure can occur for various reasons but if it does, it can involve retrieving fractured screws or abutments, or other components. Additionally, if possible, the central question of ‘why did it fail’, needs to be forensically determined so future repeat failure can be avoided.
Our main goals are:
(A) to help patients who are in need of qualified care for implant mechanical failure; and (B) to help dentists successfully diagnose the problem and treat the situation, or refer to a qualified dentist. (Dentists may experience difficulty with implant mechanical failure in their own cases or in new cases presented upon referral.)
Implant Mechanical Rescue (IMR) is simply the process of recovering or rescuing a case which has suffered a mechanical failure in the supporting implant hardware. Failure can occur for various reasons but if it does, it can involve retrieving fractured screws or abutments, or other components. Additionally, if possible, the central question of ‘why’ did it fail, needs to be forensically determined so future repeat failure can be avoided.
Our main goals are (A) to help dentists who have experienced difficulty with implant mechanical failure, either in their own cases or presented upon referral, to successfully diagnose the problem and treat the situation to the level expertise or refer to a qualified dentist and (B) patients who are in need of qualified care.
Component system failure can potentially be caused by one or more scenarios including contact between teeth (occlusal design), patient based failure, a random event, implant manufacture defects, or accuracy in design of the case. Our team is trained to assist you in gathering information up front in order to help determine if the implant, screw or abutment is broken and what attempts were already made to resolve the problem. Dr. Mastrovich has experience with over 1300 cases that support his efforts to decrease failure and increase success.
With over 1300 cases successfully performed since 2009, on over 38 implant systems, Dr. Mastrovich is sought after for guest lectures and training. He has lectured to dental study clubs, as well as the larger groups of several hundred dentists to more than a thousand each of the times he has spoken at the Academy of OsseoIntegration. For both dental professionals and patients, Dr. Mastrovich has the ability to present his cutting-edge findings, algorithms and techniques in an accessible and understandable format with relatable examples and case studies.
Our goal is to establish a network of dental practices that have committed the effort to position themselves so they can be a “center of referral” for these cases and be highly predictable in the outcomes by utilizing appropriate tooling, microscope visualization, and access to certain precision tooling when needed. Additionally, only the practices involved will be reporting their cases to a common database for statistical analysis of what field, venues, and recovery system used. If many practices are reporting, the database could be large enough to have statistically meaningful data.
Your Implant identification guide to determine the brand, type, or size of an unknown dental implant before performing an implant mechanical rescue.
There has been much written on the use of ultrasonics in retrieving fractured screw fragments, which I didn’t think a lot about until May of 2023, as it has not been a part of my fractured screw retrieval algorithm.
Dr. Charles Mastrovich will lecture on August 12 at the 2023 Global Digital Dental Symposium in San Antonio. Read to learn more.
Upcoming full-day lecture/training by Dr. Charlie Mastrovich – Managing Implant Mechanical Complications. Read to learn more.
Dr Mastrovich was a class act! Very gentle when administering the shot, barely could feel it. It was very obvious that he has decades of experience!!
He was super informative the entire time, plus he had a screen on the ceiling so I could see everything he was doing, which was pretty neat!!
10 Stars!!
Hopefully I’ll never have to go back, but I highly recommend him and his staff ( who were all suburb in the care and attentiveness they provided me!!
I recently had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Mastrovich, and I cannot begin to express my gratitude for his exceptional skills and expertise. Valerie was in constant communication with me from my initial outreach to after my procedure.
I needed to have a broken implant screw removed, and Dr. Mastrovich performed the procedure flawlessly, making the entire experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible. From the moment I walked into his office, Dr. Mastrovich and his staff created a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. They were highly professional, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring that I understood every aspect of the procedure. During the actual procedure, Dr. Mastrovich demonstrated a remarkable level of precision and dexterity. His delicate and skillful hands made quick work of removing the broken implant screw, minimizing any discomfort. He has equipment that most dentists don’t, making him your go to dentist for any broken implant needs.
Thank you, Dr. Mastrovich, for the outstanding care you provided during my procedure – you are truly a talented professional!
Dr. Mastroviich had to research type of screw used in repairing a loose implant. He worked quickly and gently in disassembling the tooth. Then researched the possible manufacturer, using the clues given by the loose screw. He answered my questions, and I felt completely relaxed knowing that he was an authority in his field. Valerie was very informative before the procedure and answered my many questions with warmth and friendliness. Highly recommend to anyone needing special repair of a dental implant.
They were able to remove some of the old threads from an abutment that was broken off and drilled out years ago. If they hadn’t been able to remove the old threads, I don’t know what I would have done. What a great service they provide! Their office staff and dental assistants are so friendly and accommodating. Dr. Mastrovich has dedicated his life to helping people with problems with their implants. He’s amazing!
What a professional, kind, and talented team! I am grateful for the ease of booking, professional consultation, and final outcome. THANKS!
My partner Don just finished a Mastrovich Rescue, with no trouble and a very satisfactory experience. Patient satisfaction and the required work to develop that is paramount. Great care!