Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Conventional options in prosthodontics for substituting a missing single tooth include the removable partial denture, partial and full coverage bridgework, and resin-bonded bridgework. The present study was conducted to assess prosthetic complications of dental implants. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 86 patients who received dental implants in last 10 years of both genders. Complications arising from prosthetic portion of dental implants were recorded. Results: Out of 86 patients, males were 46 and females were 40. Males comprised of 58 and females 42 dental implants. Prosthetic complications were abutment fractured in 2, loose abutment in 4, fracture of veneering porcelain in 5, prosthesis framework fracture in 1 and screw fracture in 3 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found that prosthetic complications were abutment fractured, loose abutment, fracture of veneering porcelain, prosthesis framework fracture and screw fracture. Key words: Dental implant, screw fracture, veneering porcelain