Workloads

By LMT Communications, Inc.

Posted Feb 10, 2026 in LMT Surveys


Have screw-retained implant restorations taken over?



Practically! Screw-retained restorations now represent 82% of single-tooth implant restorations; a comparison of LMT surveys shows this is a nearly two-fold increase—from 42% in 2016—thanks to their retrievability and lack of cement and associated risks. The availability of angled screw channels (ASC) has further expanded the possibilities for screw-retained restorations even when implant angulation is less than ideal.





What is the average breakdown of fixed implant caseloads?



...of fixed caseloads are single-tooth implants; the majority of these units are full contour zirconia, according to LMT’s Please Log In or Sign Up (it's free) to read the rest of this article

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