Application of titanium-alloy endodontic implants in conjunction with periradicular surgery.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the outcome of placement of titanium-alloy endodontic implants in conjunction with periradicular surgery.


METHODS
Twenty-four teeth were treated with endodontic implants with corresponding periradicular surgery by using SuperEBA cement (Harry J Bosworth Co, Skokie, Ill) as a sealer. The results of the endodontic implant surgery were evaluated clinically and radiographically from 2 to 4 years after treatment.


RESULTS
Twenty-two teeth were treated successfully, whereas 2 teeth were treated unsuccessfully, for a success rate of 92%.


CONCLUSIONS
Titanium-alloy endodontic implants in conjunction with periradicular surgery may provide good short-term results. Sealing between the endodontic implant and the dentin is likely an important factor for success.
Sumi
Y
Y
The National Chubu Hospital, Division of Dental Surgery, Obu-City, Japan.
Nakamura
Y
Y
Mitsudoh
K
K
Ueda
M
M
D000328:Adult; D003722:Dental Alloys; D003759:Dental Implantation, Endosseous, Endodontic / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000379:methods; D014025:Titanium; D014092:Tooth Root / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D003722:Dental Alloys; D012387:Root Canal Filling Materials; D014025:Titanium