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Soong-Ryong Jung1, Jill D Bashutski, Michael L Linebaugh
1VA Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan, University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5503, USA. srjung@umich.edu
Implant Dentistry
|April 27, 2013
Summary
This study presents modifications to the bony lid technique for replacing failing dental implants. These enhancements, including guided bone regeneration and rigid fixation, show successful outcomes without complications.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Oral Surgery
- Bone Grafting
Background:
- The bony lid technique is a method for removing failing dental implants.
- Modifications were introduced to enhance the success rates of this procedure.
Observation:
- Ten patients underwent modified bony lid procedures over five years.
- Technique modifications included restricted bone lid size, specialized drills, guided bone regeneration, immediate implant placement, and rigid fixation.
Findings:
- No complications were reported in any of the ten cases.
- Immediate implant placement was performed in three patients.
- Various fixation methods and bone grafting materials were utilized.
Implications:
- Modified bony lid technique offers a successful approach for replacing failing dental implants.
- The use of allogenic bone, fixation screws, microplates, and specialized drills can aid procedural success.