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Which condition is WORST for implant failure?

  1. Osteopetrosis
  2. Osteomyelitis
  3. Both equally
  4. Osteoporosis
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Correct answer: A. Osteopetrosis

Osteopetrosis (marble bone disease) causes extremely dense, avascular bone that cannot support osseointegration — implants essentially cannot integrate in stone-like bone with no vascularity. Osteomyelitis is a post-op complication that can be managed/treated. Osteopetrosis represents an absolute contraindication, making it worse for implant prognosis than osteomyelitis.

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