Clinical Outcomes of Single Tooth Implant Placement in the Mandibular Region: A Case Report

Overview

Journal Cureus

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2024 Sep 9

PMID 39246892

Authors

Bhawana J Dajjuka

Seema R Kambala

Mithilesh M Dhamande

Dhanashree A Minase

Pragati Agrawal

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Abstract

The most frequent reasons why people lose their teeth are trauma, dental caries, developmental defects, and genetic abnormalities. Dental implants have become a popular alternative to traditional dentures and bridges due to their ability to restore function through osseointegration. This case report presents a 35-year-old male with a two-year history of a missing lower right molar due to caries. With no systemic health issues or harmful habits, the patient underwent dental implant placement after a thorough evaluation and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) analysis. A parallel-sided, threaded implant was placed in the 46 region. Postoperative care included antibiotics, analgesics, and follow-up visits. Second-stage surgery was done, which was followed by impression-making and healing abutment placement. The final crown was cemented with careful occlusion verification. The patient exhibited excellent healing and was scheduled for regular follow-ups to ensure successful implant integration and function restoration.

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