Abstract
Osteopetrosis (marble bone disease) is a family of rare genetic disorders characterized
by impaired osteoclast function leading to hyperdense, hypovascular, brittle bone.
Typical imaging shows increased bone mass and thickened cortical and trabecular bone.
Bones are more prone to fracture and osteomyelitis may develop. When considering dental
implant placement in a patient with osteopetrosis, the potential for bony fracture
and/or osteomyelitis should be considered along with the decreased likelihood of successful
osseointegration because of hypovascularity. This clinical report describes an unusual
imaging presentation and successful osseointegration of multiple dental implants supporting
an implant-supported fixed mandibular prosthesis with long-term survival.
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Published online: July 18, 2021
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This research did not receive any specific grant from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.
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