Atraumatic extraction of implants: predictability of the technique and the re-implanted implant

• Autores: Eduardo Anitua Aldecoa
• Localización: Científica dental: Revista científica de formación continuada, ISSN 1697-6398, ISSN-e 1697-641X, Vol. 14, Nº. Extra 4 (Versión en inglés de los trabajos ganadores y los segundos clasificados de los premios de la revista), 2017, págs. 27-32
• Idioma: inglés
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  • Introduction: Reversibility of implant treatment is currently one of the key points for retreatment in cases in which there has been peri-implantitis or bone loss that leads to implant failure. A technique that allows for atraumatic extraction of the implant and reinsertion in the same surgical phase effectively resolves the problem.

    Methods: This is a pilot study on nine patients who underwent implant removal and implantation in the same surgical phase and location. These reinserted implants were monitored over time to evaluate survival Results: Implants were monitored for 50±2 monthsfrom insertion (range 48-52 months) and 43±3 months from loading (range 40 to 48 months). No failed implant was observed during follow-up. Mesial bone loss was 1.0 ± 0.8 mm and distal bone loss was 1.0 ± 0.8 mm.

    Conclusions: The atraumatic removal technique issafe and predictable and can be used without risk in the majority of implants currently on the market.