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doi: 10.4103/09755950.140183
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Endodontic implants
Rakesh K. Yadav, A. P. Tikku, Anil Chandra, K. K. Wadhwani, Ashutosh kr, and Mayank Singh
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George Medical University, Lucknow, India
Address for correspondence: Dr. Rakesh K. Yadav, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King
George Medical University, Lucknow, India. Email:
[email protected]
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Abstract
Endodontic implants were introduced back in 1960. Endodontic implants enjoyed few successes and many
failures. Various reasons for failures include improper case selection, improper use of materials and sealers
and poor preparation for implants. Proper case selection had given remarkable longterm success. Two
different cases are being presented here, which have been treated successfully with endodontic implants and
mineral trioxide aggregate Fillapex (Andreaus, Brazil), an MTA based sealer. We suggest that carefully
selected cases can give a higher success rate and this method should be considered as one of the treatment
modalities.
Keywords: Endodontic implants, MTA fillapex, root canal obturation, root canal sealers
INTRODUCTION
Endodontic implants are artificial metallic extension, which can safely extend out through the apex of the
tooth into sound bone.[1] Endodontic implants increases the root to the crown ratio and stabilizes a tooth
with weakened support. It serves the patient well and avoid replacement for many years.[1]
The major indication for using an endodontic implant were: (a) Periodontal bone loss, particularly the
involvement of a single tooth, where extraction and replacement is difficult; (b) a horizontal fracture of a
tooth that required the removal of the apical segment and the remaining coronal portion is too weak to remain
due to an unfavorable crownroot ratio; (c) pathological resorption of the root apex due to chronic abscess;
and (d) pulpless tooth with unusually short root.[2]
Orlay have been among the first to use and advocated endodontic implants.[3] Frank is credited however
with standardizing the technique, developing proper instruments and matching implants.[2,4]
Frank and Abrams were also able to show that a properly placed endodontic implant was accepted by the
apical tissues and that a narrow “collar” of healthy fibrous connective tissue, much such as a circular
periodontal ligament, surrounded the metal implant, and separated it from alveolar bone.[5]
Weine and Frank retrospectively revisited their endodontic implants cases placed over a 10 year period.
Despite many that did fail, they noted some remarkable longterm success with the technique.[6] The
technique to be used in carefully selected cases.
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