Open AccessImplant Failure with Spontaneous Rapid Exfoliation: Case Reports
Author(s) -
David E. Deas,
John J. Mikotowicz,
Scott A. Mackey,
Alan J. Moritz
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
implant dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1538-2982
pISSN - 1056-6163
DOI - 10.1097/00008505-200207000-00007
Subject(s) - medicine , osseointegration , implant , dentistry , physical examination , implant failure , dental implant , surgery
The predictability and success of endosseous dental implants has secured their place as a standard treatment modality. Nevertheless, a small number of implants will fail regardless of operator experience or clinically recognizable cause. This article presents two cases of early failure of two-stage dental implants manifesting in a spontaneous and rapid exfoliation.