Implant Complications and Failures: The Single-tooth Restoration

From Volume 27, Issue 1, January 2000 | Pages 35-42

Authors

C.J. Watson

BDS, FDS RCS, PhD

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute

Articles by C.J. Watson

D. Tinsley

BDS, MDSc, MFDS RCS

Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute

Articles by D. Tinsley

S. Sharma

BDS, FDS RCS

Staff Grade in Restorative Dentistry, Leeds Dental Institute

Articles by S. Sharma

Abstract

The single-tooth implant restoration appears to be an ideal method of replacing missing natural teeth in a healthy dentition. Most follow-up studies report a high success rate. The restoration is seen by many clinicians as a relatively straightforward technique easily adapted to general dental practice and popular with patients, although it is not without complications. The purpose of this paper is to look at common problems following the placement of root-formed endosseous dental implants. A number of implant systems are reviewed and the results of the authors' clinical experiences reported.

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