Failed Blade Implant After 25 Years in Function: Case Description and Histologic Analysis.

Authors :: Farronato D
Fumagalli D
Asa'ad F
Pasini PM
Mangano F
Rasperini G
Source :: The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry [Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent] 2018 Mar/Apr; Vol. 38 (2), pp. e29-e32.
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: This report describes a failed blade implant after 25 years in function in the left maxilla and the results of histologic analysis of peri-implant tissues. The blade was retrieved, and histologic findings revealed that it was not osseointegrated despite being successfully in function for so many years. The long-term function of blade implants without osseointegration can be attributed to biotolerance exhibited by the implant rather than actual osseointegration.

Subjects :: Adult
Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dental Prosthesis Design
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Female
Humans
Male
Maxilla
Middle Aged
Osseointegration
Spectrum Analysis
Crowns
Dental Abutments
Dental Implants, Single-Tooth
Prosthesis Failure

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1945-3388
Volume :: 38
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The International journal of periodontics & restorative dentistry
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 29447315
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.11607/prd.3384

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