Histologic analysis of human peri-implant bone in type 1 osteoporosis

J Oral Implantol. 2008;34(1):12-6. doi: 10.1563/1548-1336(2008)34[12:HAOHPB]2.0.CO;2.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a disease that influences the quality of bone tissue. At present, osteoporosis represents a contraindication or a risk factor for osseointegration. The aim of this report was to evaluate the bone-to-implant contact of 2 loaded implants retrieved after prosthetic failure in a woman with type 1 osteoporosis. Histologically, only one implant was osseointegrated, and it appeared surrounded by healthy bone tissue. The bone-to-implant contact presented a mean of 51.25%. No foreign body reaction was found at the bone-to-implant contact, although epithelial downgrowth was observed at the interface. Data from this case report demonstrate that the peri-implant bone histology of the dental implant retrieved from an osteoporotic patient presented no alteration. However, the role of osteoporosis in the long-term success of dental implants needs further investigation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Contraindications
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Restoration Failure
  • Dental Stress Analysis
  • Device Removal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Osseointegration
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / physiopathology*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Dental Implants