Abstract
Implant-based prosthetic restoration and oral rehabilitation is a very popular modality of treatment, with excellent success rates. Although a relatively safe procedure, implant Insertion has its risks, which have been described In the literature. This article describes an as-yet unreported complication following implant insertion-salivary gland Injury. The characteristics of salivary gland injury are examined, and 4 cases in which the salivary apparatus was injured or obstructed during 1 of the phases of implant therapy are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 556-560 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| State | Published - 1 May 2008 |
Keywords
- Implants
- Ranula
- Salivary gland injury
- Sialoendoscopy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oral Surgery