tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post540201636150692216..comments2011-09-27T08:16:47.776-07:00Jason J. Hales D.D.S., M.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11190879753218706390noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076433377834065112.post-51018630902325424332007-08-22T08:55:00.000-07:002007-08-22T08:55:00.000-07:00The reason that this implant failed is most probably due to the fact it was to small a diameter for such a large crown (poor crown-root ratio) and occlusal trauma.<BR/>Since there is no previous xray of the implant after placement or before this one, it would be hard to tell how fast the bone disappeared or if it was integrated at all.<BR/>Better restorative and surgical treatment planning was required for this case to be successful long term.allen honigman DDS, MSnoreply@blogger.com