"Compression Necrosis" - A Cause of Concern for Early Implant Failure? Case Report and Review of Literature.

Roshni RameshAnoop SasiShahana C Mohamed Sonia P Joseph

Published in: Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry (2024)

Using excessive torque values when placing implants in dense bones can increase the risk of implant failure due to bone over compression. Dental professionals must follow the manufacturer's instructions and employ quality surgical techniques during implant placement into dense cortical bone to minimise risks.

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