{"id":805,"date":"2026-05-28T09:12:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T09:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forum-impl.iti.org\/en\/?post_type=article&p=805"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:12:06","slug":"management-of-implant-lossremoval-4801","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/forum-impl.iti.org\/en\/article\/management-of-implant-lossremoval-4801\/","title":{"rendered":"Management of Implant Loss\/Removal"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"article-type":[5],"forum-tag":[121,154,126,153],"class_list":["post-805","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry","article-type-feature-article","forum-tag-esthetic-complications","forum-tag-implant-complication","forum-tag-implant-removal","forum-tag-peri-implantitis"],"acf":{"feature_topic":1444,"authors":[634],"read_time":"8 min","publication_date":"20231206","doi":"10.3290\/iti.fi.45720","excerpt":"Esthetic and biological complications frequently lead to an unfavorable prognosis for dental implants. Often, these cannot be managed predictably to improve the condition or satisfy a patient\u2019s demands. In such circumstances, implant removal needs to be considered. Minimally invasive methods based on reverse torque engineering are key to preserving peri-implant soft and hard tissues when compared to traditional methods such as burs or trephines. In a scenario where future implant placement is desired, simultaneous reconstructive approaches should be based upon defect morphology as well as soft and hard tissue characteristics. This article aims to review the strategies for implant removal and management of the residual alveolar bone defect.","references":"Anitua E, Orive G. A new approach for atraumatic implant explantation and immediate implant installation. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2012;113:e19-25.\r\n\r\nAnitua E, Murias-Freijo A, Alkhraisat MH. 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