Description

This clinically relevant article focuses on the etiology, prevention, and management of a well-known implant complication.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn why a screw can become loose and the principles of a screw joint.
• Know how occlusal forces play a role in changes of the preload of abutment screws.
• Be able to describe the factors involved in the prevention of screw loosening and know how to manage this implant complication if and when it occurs.