It was reported that hahn a tapered implant failed.The implant was placed on (b)(6) 2020 at tooth location #4.The patient returned on (b)(6) 2020 with a portion of the broken implant in hand.The implant had the crown screwed in.The patient stated that the implant crown had felt loose for a few days, and then it came out.After examination, the doctor noted that the portion of the broken implant that the patient brought in was cracked about 3mm apical from the top.The remaining portion of the broken implant was still in the patient.It was at that time that the remaining portion of the implant was removed.The doctor stated "possible sinus perf/proximity during bone removal required for removing the implant".The doctor had to remove bone to remove the broken implant.The patient currently has the implant site grafted for future implant.The patient has a medical history of cholesterol condition, asthma, hypertension, anxiety, and diabetes.The patient has a dental history of numerous (5+) successful single tooth implant crowns.There were no abnormalities noted with the implant itself.
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