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Implant‐Supported Reconstruction in a Patient With Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis
Author(s) -
Wu Aaron YuJen,
Chee Winston
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.2007.060281
Subject(s) - medicine , osseointegration , maxilla , dentistry , aggressive periodontitis , mandible (arthropod mouthpart) , rehabilitation , dentition , periodontitis , implant , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy , botany , biology , genus
Background: A 31‐year‐old female was diagnosed with generalized aggressive periodontitis based on clinical and radiographic findings. Dental implants were used to restore her dentition. The long‐term success of osseointegrated implants in periodontally healthy patients has been documented well in the literature. However, only a few cases of full‐mouth rehabilitation, using dental implants, have been reported in periodontally compromised patients, especially those who exhibited generalized aggressive periodontitis. Methods: Following extraction of all teeth except #6 through #11 in the maxilla, oral rehabilitation was accomplished with the use of implant‐supported restorations; detailed treatment planning and sequence are presented. Results: Eight implants were loaded immediately in the mandible. Six implants were placed in the posterior maxilla with a conventional two‐stage approach. The maxillary implants were loaded after a 4‐month healing period. The patient was followed for 18 months postloading in the maxilla and 24 months postloading in the mandible. Conclusion: Successful oral rehabilitation was accomplished using osseointegrated implants in a patient with generalized aggressive periodontitis.