Journal of implantology and applied sciences ISSN:2765-7833(Print) 2765-7841(Online) 대한구강악안면임플란트학회지

Four patients with mandibular posterior edentulous ridge visited for implant treatment. The available bone height from the alveolar crest to inferior alveolar canal was deficient absolutely. I performed the inferior alveolar nerve repositioning and simultaneous implant placement(Osstem^® US II) and got the favorable results. Healing period from implant placement to second surgery was 2 to 3 months. Followup period after prosthodontic loading ranged from 8 to 17 months. Mean marginal bone resorption was 0.9 ㎜. All implants functioned well, however, some neurologic problems remained.