Chandur Wadhwani, BDS, MSD, practices prosthodontics in Bellevue, Washington. He serves as an affiliate instructor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Washington in Seattle, and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. A member of Decisions in Dentistry’s editorial advisory board and an author of more than 70 peer-reviewed publications, he received the Distinguished Lecturer Award from the American College of Prosthodontists in 2018. He can be reached at: cpkw1@live.com.
Implant screw loosening can compromise treatment success, but a few key techniques can help prevent it. Follow these tips to achieve strong, reliable implant joints and minimize complications for lasting results.
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