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Straightforward tip for identifying the type of screwdriver needed for screw-retained implant-supported prostheses
Screw loosening is a common complication of screw-retained implant prostheses.1,2 If the prosthesis was made in another clinic, it is sometimes challenging for clinicians to know what type of screwdriver to use. Using magnification loops with light to visualize the screw's head, making a radiograph to identify the implant type, or trying various available screwdrivers may help select the needed screwdriver. However, in some situations, such as when nonoriginal screws have been used or there are very deep screw channels, identifying which screwdriver should be used is not possible.
