Computer-guided implant removal: A clinical report

Publication date: Available online 25 May 2018
Source:The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
Author(s): George Deeb, Leonard Koerich, Daniel Whitley, Sompop Bencharit
Occasionally, osseointegrated dental implants must be removed because of complications such as malpositioning or screw fracture. This is most often accomplished with a surgical handpiece and trephine. However, a flap is often required to access and visualize the implants. This paper presents a treatment in which computer planning and a 3-dimensional-printed, customized fabricated, surgical guide was used to assist in implant removal. This technique simplified the procedure, allowed conservative removal of peri-implant bone, and permitted subsequent immediate implant replacement.



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