Development of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma after placement of dental implants: A review of literature

AIM: The aim of this study is to highlight the development of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma after the placement of dental implants. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search was performed using MEDLINE, accessed via the National Library of Medicine PubMed Interface, for articles published between 2000 and 2014 in English, relating to the occurrence of pyogenic granuloma or hemangioma in relation to dental implants. RESULTS: Our search identified only four case reports of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma related to dental implants as reported in the English literature. CONCLUSION: Placement of dental implants can cause development of pyogenic granuloma and hemangioma, indicating that placement of dental implants requires well-trained specialists with perfect skills in dental implantology. Furthermore, the critical selection of the appropriate case is of paramount importance to avoid the occurrence of such complications.