Dealing with dental implant failures
J. appl. oral sci
;
16(3): 171-175, May-June 2008.
Article
in English
| LILACS, BBO
| ID: lil-483149
ABSTRACT
An implant-supported restoration offers a predictable treatment for tooth replacement. Reported success rates for dental implants are high. Nevertheless, failures that mandate immediate implant removal do occur. The consequences of implant removal jeopardize the clinicians efforts to accomplish satisfactory function and esthetics. For the patient, this usually involves further cost and additional procedures. The aim of this paper is to describe different methods and treatment modalities to deal with dental implant failure. The main topics for discussion include identifying the failing implant, implants replacing failed implants at the exact site, and the use of other restorative options. When an implant fails, a tailor made treatment plan should be provided to each patient according to all relevant variables. Patients should be informed regarding all possible treatment modalities following implant failure and give their consent to the most appropriate treatment option for them.
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Main subject:
Dental Restoration Failure
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Dental Implantation, Endosseous
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Denture, Partial, Fixed
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Denture, Partial, Removable
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
J. appl. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Israel
Institution/Affiliation country:
Tel Aviv University/IL
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