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1Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Ill; Maxillofacial Prosthodontist, Craniofacial Center, University of Illinois Health, Chicago, Ill.
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|December 2, 2022
Summary
Dental implant explantation is sometimes necessary due to complications. Minimally invasive techniques offer a less surgical approach for removing osseointegrated implants when needed.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Engineering
Background:
- Implant-supported restorations are a primary choice for missing teeth.
- Complications like implant fracture, malpositioning, and peri-implantitis can occur.
Discussion:
- Osseointegrated implant removal is sometimes required.
- Surgical explantation is traditional, but minimally invasive techniques have advanced.
- This presentation covers explantation scenarios, decision-making, and techniques.
Key Insights:
- Minimally invasive explantation techniques are evolving.
- Effective management of implant complications is crucial.
- Digital presentation details explantation procedures.
Outlook:
- Further advancements in minimally invasive implant removal techniques are expected.
- Improved patient outcomes through advanced explantation methods.
- Enhanced understanding of decision-making for implant explantation.
