AAP Lecture at the 2024 American Academy of Periodontics Conference
Save The Date and Register for the AAP Lecture at the 2024 American Academy of Periodontics Conference in San Diego on Oct. 31- Nov. 3!
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.
Save The Date and Register for the AAP Lecture at the 2024 American Academy of Periodontics Conference in San Diego on Oct. 31- Nov. 3!
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.
Knowledgeable. Wonderful. Expert.
Today I had such a great time with the Dr.Mastrovich team. They are amazing people and Doctor by himself a great and professional master of what is he doing. So many tools, so many useful stuff there, he can fix everything, I tell without exaggerating, he is very positive, likes jokes and that’s wonderful. They help me to book appointment as soon as possible, Doctor helped with my issue, did his job perfectly and quickly, and we even talked about life. Really recommend!
Dr. Mastrovich and his staff are AMAZING! From the moment you walk in their office you feel at home. They make you feel comfortable in every way. Dr. Mastrovich is very knowledgeable and confident in his skills which puts you at ease. He explains everything thoroughly as it’s taking place. Very happy and satisfied with their services!
When the crown of my implant became loose and then came out, Dr. Mastrovich was able to remove the retained portion of the metal connection. The office staff was all very friendly and helpful. Dr.Mastrovich was wonderful at explaining what was happening and what to expect. He is a born teacher.
I had the pleasure of being treated by Dr. Mastrovich, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From my very first appointment, it was clear that Dr. Mastrovich is not only exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and understanding. He took the time to explain every step of the procedure in detail, ensuring that I was comfortable and informed throughout the entire process.
His talent in dental surgery is truly remarkable. I was amazed at the precision and care with which he performed the surgery, and the results speak for themselves. I experienced minimal discomfort during and after the procedure, which is a testament to his expertise and gentle approach.
Moreover, Dr. Mastrovich’s helpfulness extended beyond the dental chair. He provided comprehensive aftercare instructions and was always available to answer any questions I had, making my recovery smooth and stress-free.
It’s rare to find a healthcare professional who combines such high levels of skill, patience, and compassion. Dr. Mastrovich has not only met but exceeded my expectations, and I am deeply grateful for the exceptional care I received. If you’re in need of a dental surgeon, look no further than Dr. Mastrovich. He is truly one of a kind and a credit to his profession.
When you’re dental implant needs a tap and die set!
Had implants done in 2009 by another doctor. Hard to say if it was the material or work but the bolt that is screwed into the implant (think of a nut) broke. Implant is fine, but bolt holding the tooth in broke, very odd.
Dr. Mastrovich clearly doesn’t drink, his hands were crazy stead to back out a screw that but buried in my jaw and less than a MM. Also this broke off 5yrs ago so it had all kinds of build up calcium build up. Wasn’t cheap at $880 per hr, but he’s the Mcgyver of dentistry, making his own tools for unique repair. He had it done in less time than quoted which saved me money.
Hope to never see him again:) But if I have any other problems he’s the man. BTW, very friendly and communicative staff. Off is immaculate, you can tell the man is OCD as he washes his hands and dries the sink after, exactly what you want when you have an issue like mine.