Focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect involving dental implant: a case report

Int J Implant Dent. 2015 Dec;1(1):18. doi: 10.1186/s40729-015-0020-4. Epub 2015 Jul 17.

Abstract

In oral implantology, the most serious complications occur intraoperatively or within a short period. We describe an unusual case of focal osteoporotic bone marrow defect involving dental implant in the posterior mandibular region of the adult woman. Despite the fact that this condition requires no treatment, it could lead to the displacement of the dental implant. Additionally, this case report reinforces that histopathological analysis is mandatory for precise diagnosis of the radiolucency into posterior mandibular region of the adult woman associated or not with dental implant placement.

Keywords: Bone marrow; Defect; Dental implant.