Nonsurgical management of bilateral mandibular fractures associated with dental implants: report of a case.
A case is presented in which bilateral fractures of the mandible occurred following placement of endosseous dental implants. The management, with approximately 7 years of follow-up, is described and the potential causes of such fractures and their treatment are discussed.
Laskin
Daniel M
DM
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia 23298-0566, USA. dmlaskin@vcu.edu
D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D017102:Fracture Healing / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016348:Osseointegration / Q000502:physiology
D015921:Dental Implants