title: The failing and failed implant: a clinical, microbiologic, and treatment review.
abstract: The goal of implant therapy is to restore a physiologic state of health to a compromised dentition. A successfully osseointegrated fixture is surrounded by healthy alveolar bone and gingival tissues.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Torosian
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants