Screw-retrievable cement-retained implant restorations: A scoping review of fracture strength and clinical performance

• Published in: Dental and Medical Problems
• Main Author: Kamar Affendi N.H.; Ahmad R.; Tong Wah L.; Abdul Hamid N.F.; Abdul Hakim A.Y.
• Format: Review
• Language: English
• Published: Wroclaw University of Medicine 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85191926673&doi=10.17219%2fdmp%2f155811&partnerID=40&md5=3b9a9e0d90df02ba3a24b44c6ce05ec1

Background. The screw-retrievable cement-retained (SRCR) design combines the benefits of both screwand cement-retained implant-supported restorations. This concept has sparked interest in implant dentistry. However, there is a lack of research on fracture behaviors and clinical performance of such restorations. Objectives. The aim of the present article was to review the current literature on the fracture loads and fracture modes of SRCR implant restorations – in vitro studies, and also studies demonstrating the clinical performance of such design. Material and methods. A literature search was conducted from January 2000 to June 2022, using 6 databases to identify studies on fracture load and clinical performance that fulfilled the eligibility criteria. Thirty-eight studies met the inclusion criteria (22 in vitro and16 in vivo). The in vivo studies comprised case reports/series/letters (9), clinical techniques (2), retrospective/prospective studies (3), and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (2). Results. The reviewed articles reported the effects of the SRCR design on the fracture risk if screw access channels were filled or unfilled, with regard to their diameter, and the preparation before or after glazing. The effect of the type of material used in the construction on the fracture modes SRCR restorations was also reported. The long-term clinical data was mainly retrospective and referred to metal–ceramic constructions. Limited long-term clinical data was available for all-ceramic materials and high-performance polymers (HPPs). Conclusions. Screw-retrievable cement-retained implant restorations appear to have potential in the monolithic design. If the SRCR construction is metal–ceramic or made of a veneered material, special design and abutment selection should be considered. High-performance polymers may be recommended as a substitute for posterior implant restoration. © by Author(s).