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Brånemark implants and osteoporosis: a clinical exploratory study
B Friberg1, A Ekestubbe, D Mellström
1Brånemark Clinic, Public Dental Health Service and Faculty of Odontology, Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden. bertil.friberg@vgregion.se
Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research
|July 10, 2001
Summary
Dental implants can be successful in patients with osteoporosis and poor jaw bone density. This study found a high implant survival rate, demonstrating long-term success with adapted techniques.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Orthopedics
- Osteoporosis Research
Background:
- Oral implant treatment failure rates are higher in patients with poor jaw-bone texture.
- Osteoporosis affects bone density throughout the body, including the jaw bone.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success of oral implants in patients with osteoporosis.
- To assess implant outcomes using adapted bone preparation and extended healing periods.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective follow-up of 13 patients (14 jaws) with diagnosed osteoporosis or osteopenia.
- 14 patients underwent oral implant treatment with 70 implants.
- Mean follow-up period of 3 years and 4 months.
Main Results:
- 14 patients diagnosed with osteoporosis, 2 with osteopenia.
- Overall implant survival rate of 97.0% for maxillae and 97.3% for mandibles.
- Marginal bone resorption at 1 year was consistent with other studies.
Conclusions:
- Oral implant placement can be successful in patients with osteoporosis and poor jaw bone texture.
- Adapted techniques and extended healing contribute to long-term implant success.