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Failed fibrously integrated implant at site 24: immediate replacement or delayed implant placement

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Good morning, everyone. In a situation such as this—a failed fibro-integrated implant at site 24, without infection—would you place another implant immediately and regenerate the palatal wall, or wait for healing?

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In these cases, it is always preferable to wait for healing before reintervening, as residual tissue may not have been removed completely. In any event, assess the sinus carefully before performing any sinus-lift procedure, because there appears to be a minor sinus pathology.

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Sempre meglio attendere la guarigione in questi casi e poi reintervenire perche magari rimane del tessuto che non hai rimosso completamente…. Comunque guarda bene il seno prima di fare rialzi vari perche qualche problemino nel seno c e

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Yes, you are right about the sinus. The patient should be referred to an ENT specialist.

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Si hai ragione, relativamente al seno... Conviene inviarlo all otorino

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