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[The maxilla--a poor implant site?].

O Ekert1, M Kunkel, J Wegener

  • 1Klinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Johannes-Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.

Mund-, Kiefer- Und Gesichtschirurgie : MKG
|July 22, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Maxillary dental implants show no statistically significant higher failure rate than mandibular implants. However, increased bone loss in the maxilla necessitates considering additional prognostic markers beyond implant loss rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Dental Implantology
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Maxillary implants are crucial for prosthetic outcomes but exhibit a perceived higher failure rate.
  • Clinical experience suggests increased complications with dental implants in the upper jaw.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To statistically analyze the failure rates of maxillary implants compared to mandibular implants.
  • To investigate factors influencing implant success, including bone grafting and patient conditions (atrophy, tumor, trauma).

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 2484 implants in 665 patients (1987-1997).
  • Comparison of implant survival rates between maxilla and mandible.
  • Evaluation of peri-implant bone loss using orthopantomograms, considering autogenous bone grafts and specific patient pathologies.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant difference in failure rates between maxillary and mandibular implants was found.
  • Higher failure rates (6-27.5%) were observed in patients with alveolar ridge atrophy, tumor, or trauma, with greater inter-group variation than between jaws.
  • Increased horizontal peri-implant bone loss, particularly in the maxilla post-osteoplasty, was noted, impacting osseous integration.

Conclusions:

  • While overall failure rates are comparable, maxillary implants may experience increased bone loss, affecting prognosis.
  • Additional markers beyond simple implant loss are essential for evaluating maxillary implant success.
  • Patient-specific factors and surgical techniques like osteoplasty significantly influence outcomes in the maxilla.

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