Keywords
How to Cite
Abstract
Osseointegrated dental implants have been considered the best alternative to missing teeth. For the primary stabilization of the implant not only adequate bone quantity but also density is necessary. The removal of residual root leads to high bone resorption, principally after osteotomy, which might impair the treatment of the implant. An alternative method that preserves bone structure is one of the prerequisites for obtaining successful osseointegration of implant. The root extraction by using the Hedstroem endodontic file avoids loss of bone and results in less post-operative pain. This technique is simple, secure and effective in removal residual root.References
Branemark R. A biomechanical study of osseointegration. Invivo measurements in rat, rabbit, dog and man. Göteborg: Göteborg University; 1996.
Spiekermann H, Donath K, Hasell T M, Jovanovic S, Richter E-J. Special Dioagnostic Methods for Implant Patient. In: Spiekermann H, Donath K, Hasell T M, Jovanovic S, Richter E-J. (ed.) Implantology - Color Atlas of dental Medicine. New York: Georg Thime Verlag, Stuttgart, Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc; 1995. p.100.
Peterson LJ. Princípios de Exodontia Complicada. In: Peterson LJ, Ellis E, Hupp JR, Tucker MR. Cirurgia Oral e Maxilofacial Contemporânea. 3. ed. Rio de Janeiro: Editora Guanabara Koogan S.A; 2000. p.205-6.
Esposito M, Hirsch JM, Lekholm U, Thomsen P. Biological factors contributing to failures of osseointegrated oral implants. (I). Success criteria and epidemiology. Eur J Oral Sci. 1998; 106: 527-51.
Stoner KE. Using a Hedström endodontic file to retrieve a root tip. J Am Dent Assoc. 2002; 133: 473.
The Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences uses the Creative Commons license (CC), thus preserving the integrity of the articles in an open access environment.
Downloads
