Osseointegrated implants in a patient with osteoporosis: a case report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 1996 Jul-Aug;11(4):539-42.

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a relative contraindication for osseointegrated implants. This article describes a patient with severe osteoporosis who underwent implant therapy in the mandible. The treatment was carried out in a conventional manner, except for a longer healing period (6 months). All implants had clinically osseointegrated. Furthermore, there was no problem after the superstructure was placed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contraindications
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous / surgery
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Osseointegration*
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / complications*

Substances

  • Dental Implants