Periapical abscess formation and resolution adjacent to dental implants: a clinical report.

Abstract

The vitality of teeth adjacent to dental implants should be considered in the treatment planning of dental implants. Both the restorability of an endodontically treated tooth and the risk of infection of the adjacent implant are important factors in planning for success. Given the illustrated difficulties and difficulties associated with resolving periapical infections of teeth and implants, it is essential to define the vitality of teeth by careful pulp testing and to consider the integrity of existing questionable, endodontically treated teeth before implant treatment. The risk of periapical infection at teeth adjacent to implants must be minimized.

• Authors: N R Chaffee, K Lowden, J C Tiffee, L F Cooper
• Journal: The Journal of prosthetic dentistry (J Prosthet Dent) Vol. 85 Issue 2 Pg. 109-12 (Feb 2001) ISSN: 0022-3913 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11208196 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Dental Implants
• Membranes, Artificial

Topics

• Alveolar Bone Loss (etiology, surgery)
• Bicuspid
• Bone Transplantation
• Dental Implantation, Endosseous (adverse effects)
• Dental Implants (adverse effects)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Guided Tissue Regeneration, Periodontal
• Humans
• Membranes, Artificial
• Osteolysis (etiology, surgery)
• Periapical Abscess (etiology, surgery)
• Periapical Periodontitis (etiology, surgery)
• Recurrence
• Root Canal Therapy
• Wound Healing