Biologic Markers of Failing Implants
Implants are exposed to a diverse oral environment and host responses that contribute to health or disease. For the last few decades, clinicians have relied on standard clinical and radiographic…
General Dentistry
Esthetic Failure in Implant Dentistry
The definition of failure for dental implants has evolved from lack of osseointegration to increased concern for other aspects, such as esthetics. However, esthetic failure in implant dentistry has not…
Peri-implant Diseases
The ideal management of peri-implant diseases focuses on infection control, detoxification of implant surfaces, regeneration of lost tissues, and plaque-control regimens via mechanical debridement (with or without raising a surgical…
Complications Associated with Implant-Retained Removable Prostheses
Implant-supported removable prostheses improve patients’ satisfaction with treatment and quality of life. Improvements in the implant’s surface and in attachment elements have made this treatment method very successful. However, some…
Persistent Pain and Neurosensory Disturbance After Dental Implant Surgery
Nerve trauma caused by dental implant placement is associated with altered sensation and chronic pain. Complete or partial loss of sensation is often reported by patients who have experienced nerve…
Surgical Complications After Implant Placement
Placement of dental implants in the maxillofacial region is routine and considered safe. However, as with any surgical procedure, complications occur. Many issues that arise at surgery can be traced…
Immediate Implant Placement
Loss of soft and hard tissue is common after tooth extraction. Substantial resorption of alveolar bone compromises esthetics and may result in prosthetic and surgical limitations. Immediate implant placement at…
Persistent Pain and Neurosensory Disturbance After Dental Implant Surgery
Many studies have documented the successful outcomes of dental implants, but have also reported the association of sensory disturbances with the surgical implant procedure. Postsurgical pain is a normal response…
Complications When Augmenting the Posterior Maxilla
The maxillary posterior edentulous region presents a challenge when planning for restoring missing teeth with a dental implant. The available bone in such cases is often not dense and not…
Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Early Detection of Implant Failure
Preimplant planning with complex imaging techniques has long been a recommended practice for assessing the quality and quantity of alveolar bone before dental implant placement. When maxillofacial imaging is necessary,…
