A trabecular metal implant 4 months after placement: clinical-histologic case report.
Implant Dent
; 23(1): 3-7, 2014 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The aim of this case report was to histologically evaluate the behavior of a trabecular metal (TM) implant composed of titanium and spatial 3-dimensional tantalum (Ta) trabeculae. This study is the first human histologic case report of this implant. CASE PRESENTATION A TM implant was placed in a 54-year-old woman exhibiting moderate chronic periodontitis. After periodontal treatment, the implant was inserted under favorable clinical conditions. Patient was not seen for 4 months because of unrelated breast reduction surgery. At the surgical reopening, periimplant inflammation affecting the coronal third of the implant was observed 4 months after implant placement. With patient's consent, the implant was removed for histologic analysis. Histology highlighted a greater amount of bone in close contact with Ta trabeculae than titanium surfaces.CONCLUSION:
The finding of bone formation around the Ta trabeculae suggests that trabecular metal material promotes bone ingrowth for secondary implant stability. Additional evidence is needed to confirm this observation.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Implantes Dentários
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Osseointegração
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Implantação Dentária Endóssea
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Implant Dent
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2014
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Article