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Cement-Retained-VS-Screw-Retained-Implant-Crowns.pdf

Explore the differences between cemented and screw-retained crowns for dental implants, weighing their advantages and disadvantages.

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Cemented Crown	Screw-Retained Crown
Requires a two-piece assembly: An abutment is attached to the implant with a screw. A crown is then cemented onto the abutment.	Requires a one-piece assembly: A crown is attached to the implant with a screw.
Advantages: Looks like a natural tooth More cosmetic flexibility	Advantages: Easy access to the screw No cement required
Disadvantages: Cement can cause inflammation and bone loss Removal Options are limited	Disadvantages: Crown may chip near access hole (very low incidence) Cosmetic appearance may not be as ideal
A cemented crown has no screw access hole and looks like a natural tooth.	A screw-retained crown has a small access hole that is restored with a tooth colored filling.