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Joseph posted an update a week ago
Pt has had #29-#31 implant placed 30 years ago, #30 and #29 in good functional condition. #31 hasnt had functional crown for last 10 years. has kept ” failling off”
Fractured/ flowered implant collar? abutment is loose, looks like possible fractured screw.
Is removing the only reccomended treatment for #31 implant for this case at this stage?
implantninja2 Comments-
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Hey joseph, I have some good recommendations for you here. Not sure what you mean that it hasnt had a “functional crown.”
The way to really dig in here is to remove the abutment and see what’s going on. I would DEFINTELY warn the patient that its not guaranteed to work, but that you are doing exploring to get to the cause.
It might be a…
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Joseph posted an update 7 months ago
7 months ago (edited)
Might have a case where I need to remove a failing implant n site #14. A ton of bone loss already to the near apex about 270 degrees around the implant. it is 6mm wide platform. During percussion is still feels decently integrated, but patient can tell it is moving and painful on chewing.
Can I treat that case like a natural tooth ext?…
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Hey Joseph, correct you could reverse toque and/or trephine if needed but it sounds like with that little support the forcep should do the trick. A great kit to have in the office to remove various implants and/or broken screws is the kit that Salvin has. Good luck!
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