Complications of Mandibular Molar Replacement with a Single Implant: A Case Report


Complications of Mandibular Molar Replacement with a Single Implant: A Case Report FULL TEXT • Vicki C. Petropoulos, DMD, MS • • Glenn J. Wolfinger, DMD, FACP • • Thomas J. Balshi, DDS, FACP • A b s t r a c t This case report describes prosthodontic complications resulting from the surgical placement of a single implant and treatment following these complications. Both the surgical and prosthodontic procedures are described for the treatment of a 57-year-old man who had previously received a single implant for the replacement of a missing molar. Using 2 implants, 1 mesial and 1 distal to the previously placed single implant proved reliable. A logical treatment solution is to use 2 implants for the replacement of a single molar to avoid prosthodontic complications. MeSH Key Words: dental implants, single-tooth; dental prosthesis, implant-supported; dental restoration failure; treatment outcome Reply to this article \| View replies [0]

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