Abstract
We report a case in which osseointegrated implant treatment was utilized to correct missing anterior teeth and severe mandibular bone defects caused by a traffic accident.
X-ray examination revieled severe alveolar bone defects in the anterior part of the mandible, and four metal plates fixed to the mandibular bone by plastic surgery. Since remaining bone height seemed to be sufficient for implant insertion, we intended to perform the dental implant therapy.
The patient was informed about the two different treatment options and informed concent was obtained.
The patient underwent two stage operation using three IMZ implants. Four months after the second operation, the implant supportted prosthesis was placed. Eighteen months after operation, there are no clinical or radiographic signs of bone loss around the implants.
