Prognosis and evaluation of tooth damage caused by implant fixtures
An implant was placed in a 62-year-old female patient due to the loss of the left maxillary second molar (#27) (Biohorizon, 4.6×10.5 mm; Biohorizons Implant Systems Inc., Bir mingham, AL, USA). PTV was 7, which was slightly low. In addition, the postsurgical radiographs showed that, due to the dilaceration of the adjacent natural tooth, the fixture was located near the left maxillary first molar.() A second surgery was performed after 9 months. PTV was -6 (PerioTest C), and ISQ was 84, which were good levels. One year after surgery, endodontic treatments were performed to resolve hypersensitivity symptoms caused by the fall-out of the prosthesis in the mesial area of the adjacent natural tooth (#26) but were not associated with a fixture placed nearby. The follow-up radiographs did not show special findings.()