Immediate Placement of Zirconia Implants in Teeth with Periapical Lesions: A Case Report

J Clin Diagn Res. 2017 Mar;11(3):ZD26-ZD28. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/23552.9628. Epub 2017 Mar 1.

Abstract

This case report records the replacement of two failed endodontically treated mandibular molars with one piece zirconia implants in a patient with metal hypersensitivity. The two molars were atraumatically extracted and curetted to remove any remnants of a periapical granuloma. Immediate implant placement with primary stability was achieved using one piece WhiteSky® Bredent zirconia implants which were restored after four months with a zirconia crown. One year follow up revealed successful osseointegration with optimal form and function.

Keywords: Failed endodontic therapy; Mandibular molars; Metal hypersensitivity; Periapical infection; Zirconia dental implants.

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