Combined piezosurgery and selective distraction osteogenesis to correct malpositioned implants: a case report

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2015 Mar-Apr;35(2):161-7. doi: 10.11607/prd.2126.

Abstract

This case report shows the combined use of piezosurgical and orthodontic procedures to successfully relocate two severely malpositioned implants in the anterior maxilla by moving them separately, with the objective of attaining functional prosthetic restoration and acceptable esthetics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Dental Implants*
  • Esthetics, Dental
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteogenesis, Distraction*
  • Piezosurgery*

Substances

  • Dental Implants