The Success of Dental Implant Placed in Ridge with Inadequate Bone Width and Exposed Screw Threads—A CBCT Case Report with 8 Years Follow Up
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an advanced technique helpful in detecting bone formation in the deficient ridges after grafting and implant placement without the need for histological evidence. A healthy male patient with a missing tooth in the maxillary premolar region visited the dental hospital for the implantation of the tooth. Initial CBCT examination revealed a horizontal ridge defect in the mid-buccal region. The implant was placed along with grafting in the exposed thread region followed by GTR membrane placement and the area was allowed to heal for 6 months. CBCT was advised immediately after implant placement. The patient reported after 8 years, the soft tissue was perfect with no signs of inflammation and the prosthesis was good functionally and esthetically, a CBCT was advised which helped to detected adequate bone formation and successfully osseointegrated implant. Proper grafting and regular monitoring and follow-up can result in the success of implants in deficient grafted ridges even after 8 years with CBCT helpful to detect bone formation.
Authors: Neha Singh, Ramakrishna Saradha, R. Nandini, E Sri Satyavathi, Yashwanth Sreedhara, Mallichetla Sindhu
Language: English
Subfield: Oral Surgery
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $250
OpenAlex ID: W4417333352