Patient GL, a 78-year-old woman. (a) Nine years after placement of a postanchored restoration, the upper-left lateral incisor developed pain on pressure, indicating a fissure of the root. (b) Five months after the tooth's extraction, a hollow-screw implant was placed, which allowing healing without complications. (c) After 6 months, a bluish coloration of the gingiva was noted and a radiograph revealed a lateral and periapical radiolucency. The implant was painless and clinically functional; hence, the implant was fitted with a provisional crown. However, 2 months after being informed of her situation, the patient elected not to pursue treatment at our office and was lost to follow-up