Successful Dental Implant Rehabilitation in a Posterior Mandibular Site Affected by Florid Cemento-Osseous Dysplasia: A Case Report

Abstract

Abstract Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia (FCOD) is a rare benign fibro-osseous lesion with altered bone structure and limited vascularity, posing challenges for dental implant placement due to increased risk of infection and impaired healing. This case report documents the successful placement and one-year follow-up of two dental implants in the posterior mandible of a 45-year-old female patient with FCOD. Radiographic and clinical evaluations confirmed stable osseointegration and successful functional restoration, with no complications or changes in lesion size observed during the follow-up period. These findings suggest that, with careful patient selection, the use of atraumatic surgical techniques, meticulous infection control, appropriate postoperative oral care, and consistent follow-up, dental implant therapy can be successfully performed in selected cases of FCOD. Due to the limited reported cases, larger longitudinal studies are required to guide implant therapy in FCOD patients.Key words: Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia, FCOD, implant