title: Management of soft tissue irritation around exposed zygomatic implant in a hemimaxillectomy patient: a technical report.
abstract: Patients missing portions or all of the maxillary alveolar bone who are restored with zygomatic implants frequently have threads exposed that can be a mucosal irritant. If such irritation is reported, covering the threads with a highly polished titanium sleeve is recommended. The technique of placing said custom sleeve is described. This adjunctive treatment method has eliminated mucosal irritation.
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Balshi
authors.forename: Glenn J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Wolfinger
authors.forename: Stephen F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Balshi
mesh_terms: D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D019094:Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009061:Mouth Mucosa; D014025:Titanium; D015050:Zygoma
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium