Chronic idiopathic pain following implant placement in the anterior maxilla: a case series

Abstract: This article reports on three patients who presented with pain following placement of dental implants in the anterior maxilla. It aims to document a rare complication of implant placement which arguably requires further investigation through characterization of cases. Three cases in total were identified and the literature review identified only one previous case series. All three cases were characterized by idiopathic pain which presented, in some cases, in a delayed fashion following fixture placement. All cases failed to resolve following treatment. Persistent chronic idiopathic pain is a recently described risk of dental implant placement. This case series highlights the need for careful case selection and informed consent, particularly when considering changing paradigms relating to consent procedures. CPD/Clinical Relevance: This case series aims to raise awareness for this rare complication of implant placement in the anterior maxilla. It highlights the importance of thorough pre-surgical...