Repeated failure of implants at the same site: a retrospective clinical study.
Dong-Woo KangSo-Hyun KimYong-Hoon ChoiYoung-Kyun KimPublished in: Maxillofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery (2019)
Implants can fail repeatedly at the same site due to overloading, infection, and other unspecified reasons. The age and sex of the patient and the location of implant placement seem to be associated with recurring failure. Type of implant, bone augmentation, and bone materials used are less relevant.