Prosthetic Complications of Dental Implants and Mini Screw Implants Used in Orthodontics

Abstract

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the prosthetic challenges linked with dental implants.

Material and methods: This study encompassed a group of 100 individuals who underwent implant treatment and mini screw implant orthodontic treatment. An examination of prosthetic complications associated with the implants and mini screw implants was conducted among the patients.

Results: In this investigation, the loosening of the retentive mechanism for overdentures was documented in 12 instances. Additionally, there were 4 occurrences of implant loss in irradiated maxillae. Complications related to hemorrhage were noted in 3 cases. Fractures of resin veneers in fixed partial dentures (FPDs) were reported in 5 instances. Furthermore, there was 1 case of implant loss associated with maxillary overdentures. Two overdentures required relining. The study also identified implant bending in 8 cases, loosening of mini-screws in 5 cases, root damage in 2 instances, and mini-screw drift in 1 patient.

Conclusion: The findings of the study indicated that the predominant problem associated with prosthetic implants was the loosening of the overdenture retentive mechanism, which represented approximately 12% of the documented cases and the most common complication of the mini screw implants was implant bending seen in 8% cases.