Podcast: Broken Implant Component Challenges with Dr. Mastrovich

When an Implant Breaks, What Comes Next?

When an implant screw or abutment breaks, the situation can quickly become challenging. What happens next? How do you determine the best approach, and what should you consider before attempting to remove a broken component?

Experience, Tools & Techniques Matter

In this podcast, Dr. Charles Mastrovich shares his experience with Implant Mechanical Rescue and offers a closer look at the thinking behind successfully managing these often-complicated cases. Drawing from his extensive clinical experience, he discusses some of the challenges dentists encounter and the tools, techniques, and considerations that can make a difference.

Turning Challenging Cases Into Solutions

Rather than giving away all of the answers, this conversation provides a glimpse into how Dr. Mastrovich approaches implant mechanical rescue and why careful evaluation is so important. Whether you have encountered a broken implant component in your practice or simply want to better understand what happens when things don’t go as planned, this podcast offers valuable insight from a clinician who has dedicated years to these cases.

Listen, Learn & Take the Next Step

Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation with Dr. Mastrovich. Then, when you’re ready to take a deeper dive into the topics discussed, be sure to read the related article for additional information and perspective.

Credits: This podcast is produced by the American Academy of Periodontology. To learn more visit perio.org. The views expressed in this podcast episode are those of the participants and not necessarily those of the AAP.