AimTo discuss the influence of Vitamin D defi ciency in the osseointegration process of a dental implant by way of a case report.SummaryA 29-year-old soldier attended clinic with a fractured mandibular premolar (tooth 44) that was traumatised following head trauma related to the detonation of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) whilst serving on operational duty. The tooth was deemed unsalvageable and was extracted with immediate placement of a dental implant. The patient experienced no problems but at assessment, five months post-operatively, no osseo-integration of the implant was found. Concurrent medical investigations revealed that he was severely Vitamin D deficient and that this may have contributed to the implant failure.ConclusionVitamin D deficiency may play a role in the failure of osseointegration in dental implants. The assessment of vitamin D status in patients who have been in long-term hospital care or rehabilitation should be considered, prior to the placement of dental implants.
Supplementary sonic irrigation using the EndoActivator system was significantly more effective in removing stained collagen from the canal surface than syringe irrigation alone. EndoActivator used with large tip (size 35, .04 taper) and high power setting in size 40, .08 taper canals was more effective than other combinations.
Despite morbidity factors that include pain and complications with healing, there is currently little available guidance regarding optimal pre-and post-operative protocols for dental implant placement. While the first paper of this two-part series discussed the management of post-operative pain, the second instalment reviews pre- and post-operative means of managing early complications associated with dental implant placement.
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