Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
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Online Publication Date: 01 Aug 2011

Osseointegrated Implant Fracture: Causes and Treatment

DDS, MSc,
DDS,
DDS, MSc, and
DDS, PhD
Page Range: 499 – 503
DOI: 10.1563/AAID-JOI-D-09-00135.1
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Abstract

Despite its high success rate, therapy with osseointegrated dental implants is not free of complications. Among the problems that may occur is fracture of implants, which, albeit a rare phenomenon, may lead to unpleasant clinical outcomes for the patient, as well as for the clinician. Thus, it is paramount to know the factors related to the biological processes involved in maintenance of osseointegration and biomechanics applied to dental implants to prevent such complications, as well as treatment options available to deal with the problem. Therefore, the objectives of this work were to investigate the literature to identify causative factors that may lead to fracture of dental implants and to discuss available procedures.

Copyright: 2011 by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
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Bone loss around 3.75-mm osseointegrated implant in molar area. Screw loosening and fracture had occurred before this.


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Typical bone loss around fractured implant.


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Corresponding author, e‐mail: gealh@bol.com.br
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