TECHNIQUE TO RESTORE UNFAVORABLY INCLINED IMPLANTS

Unfavorable inclination of implants is a common problem that may compr omise esthetics, phonetics, and function of the implant-supported fixe d prosthesis. Several methods have been reported to compensate for mal aligned implants; however, most techniques are complicated and expensi ve. A technique that combines a custom abutment from a hexed UCLA-type plastic burn-out pattern and a manually threaded setscrew hole is a r elatively inexpensive and uncomplicated approach to eliminate problems caused by unfavorable implant inclination. This article describes the procedures for fabrication of an implant-supported fixed prosthesis w ith the use of this technique.