The 11th-Hour Implant Case: How We Saved a Straumann Surgery With an Autoclave and a Portable Ultrasound
An emergency specialist recounts a 2023 case where a dental implant surgery nearly failed due to a sterilizer breakdown. The story reveals how understanding Straumann implant features, using a portable ultrasound for diagnostics, and a backup autoclave machine saved the day, offering hard-won lessons on equipment redundancy and workflow planning.