title: Complications of mandibular molar replacement with a single implant: a case report.
abstract: This case report describes prosthodontic complications resulting from the surgical placement of a single implant and treatment following these complications. Both the surgical and prosthodontic procedures are described for the treatment of a 57-year-old man who had previously received a single implant for the replacement of a missing molar. Using 2 implants, 1 mesial and 1 distal to the previously placed single implant proved reliable. A logical treatment solution is to use 2 implants for the replacement of a single molar to avoid prosthodontic complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104-6003, USA. VPetropoulos@aol.com
authors.forename: Vicki C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Petropoulos
authors.forename: Glenn J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Wolfinger
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Balshi
mesh_terms: D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019250:Dental Implants, Single-Tooth / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000009:adverse effects*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003799:Dental Stress Analysis; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible; D008875:Middle Aged; D008963:Molar; D012086:Reoperation