INTRODUCTION: The aim of this case report was to histologically evaluate the behavior of a trabecular metal (TM) implant composed of titanium and spatial 3-dimensional tantalum (Ta) trabeculae. This study is the first human histologic case report of this implant.; CASE PRESENTATION: A TM implant was placed in a 54-year-old woman exhibiting moderate chronic periodontitis. After periodontal treatment, the implant was inserted under favorable clinical conditions. Patient was not seen for 4 months because of unrelated breast reduction surgery. At the surgical reopening, periimplant inflammation affecting the coronal third of the implant was observed 4 months after implant placement. With patient's consent, the implant was removed for histologic analysis. Histology highlighted a greater amount of bone in close contact with Ta trabeculae than titanium surfaces.; CONCLUSION: The finding of bone formation around the Ta trabeculae suggests that trabecular metal material promotes bone ingrowth for secondary implant stability. Additional evidence is needed to confirm this observation.

A Trabecular Metal Implant 4 Months After Placement: Clinical-Histologic Case Report / S., Spinato; Zaffe, Davide; P., Felice; L., Checchi; H., Wang. - In: IMPLANT DENTISTRY. - ISSN 1056-6163. - STAMPA. - 23:1(2014), pp. 3-7. [10.1097/ID.0000000000000020]

A Trabecular Metal Implant 4 Months After Placement: Clinical-Histologic Case Report

ZAFFE, Davide;
2014

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INTRODUCTION: The aim of this case report was to histologically evaluate the behavior of a trabecular metal (TM) implant composed of titanium and spatial 3-dimensional tantalum (Ta) trabeculae. This study is the first human histologic case report of this implant.; CASE PRESENTATION: A TM implant was placed in a 54-year-old woman exhibiting moderate chronic periodontitis. After periodontal treatment, the implant was inserted under favorable clinical conditions. Patient was not seen for 4 months because of unrelated breast reduction surgery. At the surgical reopening, periimplant inflammation affecting the coronal third of the implant was observed 4 months after implant placement. With patient's consent, the implant was removed for histologic analysis. Histology highlighted a greater amount of bone in close contact with Ta trabeculae than titanium surfaces.; CONCLUSION: The finding of bone formation around the Ta trabeculae suggests that trabecular metal material promotes bone ingrowth for secondary implant stability. Additional evidence is needed to confirm this observation.
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A Trabecular Metal Implant 4 Months After Placement: Clinical-Histologic Case Report / S., Spinato; Zaffe, Davide; P., Felice; L., Checchi; H., Wang. - In: IMPLANT DENTISTRY. - ISSN 1056-6163. - STAMPA. - 23:1(2014), pp. 3-7. [10.1097/ID.0000000000000020]
S., Spinato; Zaffe, Davide; P., Felice; L., Checchi; H., Wang
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