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  • Title: Placement of endosseous implants in patients with oral epidermolysis bullosa.
    Author: Peñarrocha-Diago M, Serrano C, Sanchis JM, Silvestre FJ, Bagán JV.
    Journal: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod; 2000 Nov; 90(5):587-90. PubMed ID: 11077381.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of placing endosseous implants in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. This article reports on 4 patients subjected to follow-up. STUDY DESIGN: Implants were placed in 4 cases. All patients have marked oral involvement, with devastating alterations in the soft and hard tissues in all cases. RESULTS: A total of 15 implants (7 maxillary, 8 mandibular) were placed. All implants integrated successfully and have been restored. The average follow-up from implant placement was 2.5 years (range, 1-4). CONCLUSIONS: Our preliminary findings suggest that endosseous implants can be successfully placed and can provide support for prosthetic restoration in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.
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