Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology ›› 2023, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (5): 371-376.DOI: 10.12337/zgkqzzxzz.2023.10.013

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Progress of implant treatment for patients with type III and IV osteogenesis imperfecta

Tian Cong1,2, Zhou Liwei1,2, Li Mengquan2   

  1. 1School of Stomatology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510620, Guangdong Province, China;
    2Department of Stomatology, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, Shenzhen 518053, Guangdong Province, China
  • Received:2023-03-22 Online:2023-10-30 Published:2023-11-07
  • Contact: Zhou Liwei, Email: zhoulw@hku-szh.org, Tel: 0086-755-86913333-2481

Abstract: Patients with osteogenesis imperfecta have twice the risk of tooth loss compared to the general population. It is necessary to find a suitable method for restoration after tooth loss in these patients. Many of these patients have fragile and porous bones, and some severe cases require long-term use of bisphosphonates, which poses a challenge for implant restorations. Currently, there is an increasing number of cases involving implant treatments for patients with types III and IV severe osteogenesis imperfecta. This article reviews the medical histories, surgical procedures, and follow-up outcomes of implant treatments of patients with these two types. Based on relevant literature research, it is deemed feasible for these patients to undergo implant treatments, providing a reference for clinicians performing implant restorations in patients with types III and IV osteogenesis imperfecta.

Key words: Rare diseases, Implant prosthesis, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Osseointegration, Bisphosphonates, Peri-implant diseases