z-logo
Premium
Reversible, non‐plaque‐induced loss of osseointegration of successfully loaded dental implants
Author(s) -
Mattheos Nikos,
Schittek Janda Martin,
Zampelis Antonios,
Chronopoulos Vasilios
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1111/clr.12009
Subject(s) - osseointegration , dentistry , implant , maxilla , medicine , peri implantitis , surgery
Objectives Excess loading has been often cited as a reason for the failure of dental implants or bone loss post‐osseointegration. The available data from animal studies have failed to show a clear role for excessive loading in the loss of osseointegration. The present case documentations aimed at providing a deeper insight into the medium‐ to long‐term influence of occlusal loading on osseointegrated implants, and describe the clinical manifestations of such pathology. Material and methods Two cases of loss of osseointegration are documented with single implants in the posterior maxilla. Implant mobility was in both cases the first and only sign of pathology, with the absence of plaque‐induced inflammation and marginal bone loss. Results Re‐osseointegration of the implants was achieved after the removal of the prosthetic reconstruction. Conclusions The two cases reported that the loss of osseointegration in the absence of plaque‐induced peri‐implant inflammation is possible, although the clinical manifestations were very different to these of peri‐implantitis. Once the occlusal loading was withdrawn, re‐osseointegration was clinically confirmed in a period of 6–8 months.

This content is not available in your region!

Continue researching here.

Having issues? You can contact us here