Treatment of aggressive periodontitis by osseointegrated dental implants. A case report

J Periodontol. 2001 Mar;72(3):411-6. doi: 10.1902/jop.2001.72.3.411.

Abstract

Background: Generalized aggressive periodontitis is described as a clinical entity affecting both deciduous and permanent dentition with extensive alveolar bone loss, mobility, and exfoliation of all or many teeth. Controversy exists on dental implant use to restore missing dentition in younger patients.

Methods: This case report presents a patient diagnosed with aggressive periodontitis who has lost all but 4 of her teeth. Her personal and functional desires led us to include implant therapy in her treatment plan. The hematological data are presented with an analysis of the immunological profile.

Results: Dental implants were placed, and following 3 months of osseointegration, an implant-supported prosthesis was completed. The patient was followed up for 36 months.

Conclusions: This case report presents an alternative treatment for rehabilitating dentition in a young patient treated for aggressive periodontitis. Similar case studies may help eliminate some of the controversy that exists regarding the use of dental implants in aggressive periodontitis patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Alveolar Bone Loss / physiopathology
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
  • Denture, Overlay
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / surgery
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Periodontitis / blood
  • Periodontitis / immunology
  • Periodontitis / physiopathology
  • Periodontitis / therapy*
  • Tooth Loss / physiopathology
  • Tooth Mobility / physiopathology
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Implants