Resolution of a titanium implant fracture after a recurrent trauma

–  Post‐traumatic complications occasionally lead to tooth loss as well as the need for future implants. However, rehabilitation with endosseous osseointegrated implants does not protect the patient from the risk of suffering a new trauma. Implant fracture and the damage of the hexagon are post‐trau...

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Published in:Dental traumatology 2010-12, Vol.26 (6), p.512-515
Main Authors: Cardoso, Leandro de Carvalho, Luvizuto, Eloá Rodrigues, Trevisan, Carolina Lunardelli, Garcia, Idelmo Rangel, Panzarini, Sônia Regina, Poi, Wilson Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Bone
Bone grafts
Bone healing
Bone implants
Bone Transplantation - methods
complications
Connective tissues
Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dental Implants
Dental Materials - chemistry
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Dental Restoration Failure
Dental Restoration, Temporary
Dentistry
Device Removal
Female
Fractures
Humans
Maxilla
Maxilla - injuries
Maxilla - surgery
Osseointegration
Osseointegration - physiology
Patient Care Planning
Recurrence
Rehabilitation
Teeth
Titanium
Titanium - chemistry
Trauma
Wound healing
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Summary:–  Post‐traumatic complications occasionally lead to tooth loss as well as the need for future implants. However, rehabilitation with endosseous osseointegrated implants does not protect the patient from the risk of suffering a new trauma. Implant fracture and the damage of the hexagon are post‐traumatic complications that guide the clinician to preparing a more intricate treatment plan. The authors present a clinical case of a recurrent trauma of maxillary implant fracture. The treatment plan was to remove the implants followed by autogenous bone grafting to correct the defect. Two titanium implants were replaced, followed by connective tissue graft after allowing complete the healing process of the bone graft to occur. In the postoperative period of 6 months, satisfactory results have been shown as regards soft and hard tissues wound healing.
ISSN:1600-4469
1600-9657
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-9657.2010.00934.x