Failed Dental Implant: When Titanium Fractures

Despite the widespread use of titanium implants in orthopedic and dental surgeries, concerns have recently emerged regarding potential deformations and fractures after osseointegration. In a recent clinical case, a titanium implant fractured after successful osseointegration. This fracture occurred...

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Published in:Diagnostics (Basel) 2023-06, Vol.13 (12), p.2123
Main Authors: Tribst, João Paulo Mendes, Werner, Arie, Blom, Erik J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biomaterial
Biomechanics
Conflicts of interest
Dental implants
dental restoration failure
fracture strength
Fractures
Implant dentures
Interesting Images
Literature reviews
Patient satisfaction
Prostheses
Public health
Risk factors
Scanning electron microscopy
single-tooth implants
Stress concentration
Success
Systematic review
Titanium
Titanium alloys
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Summary:Despite the widespread use of titanium implants in orthopedic and dental surgeries, concerns have recently emerged regarding potential deformations and fractures after osseointegration. In a recent clinical case, a titanium implant fractured after successful osseointegration. This fracture occurred despite the absence of any significant trauma or excessive external force applied to the area. The fracture was attributed to a combination of factors, including abutment design flaws, material fatigue, and biomechanical stress imposed on the implant during functional loading. This raises concerns about the long-term durability and reliability of titanium implants, particularly in high-stress areas such as the posterior region or weight-bearing bones. An image was made with scanning electron microscopy showing the fracture region near the prosthetic platform and highlighting the knowledge that despite their ductility, titanium implants can fracture.
ISSN:2075-4418
2075-4418
DOI:10.3390/diagnostics13122123