Management of Soft Tissue Irritation Around Exposed Zygomatic Implant in a Hemimaxillectomy Patient: A Technical Report.
Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2014 Dec 5. doi: 10.11607/jomi.3615. [Epub ahead of print]
Balshi TJ, Wolfinger GJ, Balshi SF.
Patients missing portions or all of the maxillary alveolar bone who are restored with zygomatic implants frequently have threads exposed that can be a mucosal irritant. If such irritation is reported, covering the threads with a highly polished titanium sleeve is recommended. The technique of placing said custom sleeve is described. This adjunctive treatment method has eliminated mucosal irritation.