Innovated approach in late failure of osseointegrated implant: Minimally traumatic implant explantation (Part 1)

Maurício Clavijo Beltrán; Verônica Beltrán CLAVIJO; Fernando Rodrigues PINTO; Guilherme da Gama RAMOS

Introduction: The minimally traumatic retrieval implant technique is a treatment that uses a tapered screw counterclockwise device. This tool can break the osseointegration and retrieve the implant easily. Objective: The aim of this paper is to show a clinical case report where this technique was used in implant failure and to show the advantages and disadvantages of other treatment alternatives. Conclusions: This new approach suggests that this explantation can preserve the peri-implant bone tissue and the adjacent teeth, there is a reduction of treatment time and in the morbidity associated with bone reconstruction. It seems an effective technique for removal of implants, ensuring predictability to retreatment.

Keywords: Dental implants. Retreatment. Device removal.

How to cite: Beltrán MC, Clavijo VB, Pinto FR, Ramos GG. Innovated approach in late failure of osseointegrated implant: Minimally traumatic implant explantation (Part 1). Dental Press Implantol. 2012 Apr-June;6(2):80-90.

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