Retrievable/fixed prosthetics for implant and natural dentitions.

Even though restorative procedures employed in oral implantology vary from traditional restorative techniques, meticulous attention to the sound, time-tested prosthetic principles of traditional restorative procedures are the basis on which the foundation of implant prosthodontics is based. In addition, the retrieval of a portion of/or the entire implant prosthesis to facilitate serviceability and/or oral hygiene maintenance is often desirable. To this end, the Castable-Telescopic Screw is unique in that it allows retrievability of implant prosthetics without compromise to sound prosthetic principles. In addition to retrievability, the Castable-Telescopic Screw offers flexibility of prosthetic design, maximum strength, a perfected occlusal scheme, life-like esthetic results, and is applicable with natural abutments as well as implant abutments. This paper outlines the potential, the indication, and advantages of the attachment. A case study is presented to demonstrate one of the many applications of the Castable Telescopic Screw.