Broken Implant Pre-appointment Preparation
Mastrovich Dental shares important Implant Mechanical Rescue FAQs like how to prepare for a broken implant or screw repair pre-appointment.
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.
Mastrovich Dental shares important Implant Mechanical Rescue FAQs like how to prepare for a broken implant or screw repair pre-appointment.
Dr. Mastrovich Presented on Broken Dental Implant Screw Removal at the Academy of Osseointegration, American Academy of Restorative Dentists and Dentsply PEERS Conference North America
Dr. Mastrovich trains dentists on achieving a mechanical steady state in implant supported restorations at the 29th Annual Meeting for the Academy of Osseointegration in Seattle, Washington.
Dr. Mastrovich presented on Implant Occlusion, Occlusal Schemes, and Dental Implant Retrieval at the Annual Meeting for the Academy of Osseointegration in Los Angeles, California.
The Mastrovich Team has passion, high energy, and phenomenal technical skills that very few specialists have to offer. The whole Team is well versed with your individual needs far in advance to the actual visit. Before you sit in the chair of the Mad Scientist (in a good way), Dr. Mastrovich, has already worked on your specific procedure in his head multiple times based upon the super detailed data collected by Valerie. The advanced tools, procedures and special techniques are well thought out, planned, executed, and documented for the next Mad Scientist Event! Don’t even think about going anywhere else nor should you give up without seeing the Mastrovich Team in action with saving your precious implant system.
Thanks for performing a small miracle.
This was my best experience ever. I had a broken screw in my implant, Dr Mastrovich and his staff were amazing. Two other doctors had tried but unfortunately they couldn’t help. I feel lucky I met them. I will be going back for everything they offer regardless of distance. I highly recommend Dr. Mastrovich and his staff.
Dr. Mastrovich and his staff were exceptional in every way! Not only is Dr. Mastrovich an expert in dental restoration, but during and after the whole process, he explained what he was doing, and showed me with models what was happening with my teeth. He even showed me hi-definition color photographs of the restoration! His staff is also amazing. His business manager, Valerie, communicated with me before the procedure, informed me of everything I needed to know, answered any questions, and was superb as well! Many thanks to Dr. Mastrovich and his team, as I am back on the road to full dental health!
Two attempts were made by my dentist to remove the broken screw from my implant. Because of the unsuccessful attempts I was referred to Dr. Mastrovich to do the removal. Prior to my appointment Dr. Mastrovich’s practice administrator fully informed me of exactly what to expect during the removal process which put me completely at ease. During the procedure Dr. Mastrovich and his assistant were totally concerned about my well being and made sure I was comfortable throughout. The entire staff is very professional and caring! I would not hesitate to go back in the future if needed!!
Dr. Mastrovich and his team, starting with Valerie, we’re truly outstanding. My dentist had to change an abutment, which was too small and kept letting the crown fall. But when she tried unscrewing it, nothing worked. She tried for hours, and then sent me to the surgeon, with the possibility of having to do a new surgery to remove implant and place a new one. I am glad the surgeon sent me here. No invasive surgery (which would likely have damaged more than fix things), and in an hour Dr M removed the stripped / broken abutment. Valerie was also incredibly helpful in terms of in-take. As was Dr Mastrovich’s assistant in the room. Best $1000 I spent in my life, in terms of medical benefits.
I presented as a very challenging case in the steps leading up to getting in for the appointment and was presented with a guided hand every step of the way to ensure that I could get in for the only appointment I would be in town for. It was a multi team effort and a miracle that they made it happen. Oh, and did I mention they got the screw that was over torqued? 🙂 Thank you Valerie for your due diligence for getting me in, Thank you Dr. M and team for the great work today.