Atrophic mandibular fracture associated with dental implant placement: case report

Introduction: The placement of dental implants in atrophic mandibles carries significant risks, particularly the possibility of bone fractures due to altered biomechanics. Objective: This case report describes the clinical and surgical management of an elderly patient with a comminuted atrophic mandibular fracture following implant placement. Case report: A 74-year-old male patient presented to the hospital emergency room with severe pain and malocclusion after the placement of four implants in the mandible for a fixed full-arch prosthesis. The diagnosis was confirmed by computed...