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AICRG, Part IV: Patient satisfaction reported for Ankylos implant prostheses.
Harold F Morris1, Shigeru Ochi, Arthur Rodriguez
1Dental Clinical Research Center, Ankylos Implant Clinical Research Group, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA.
The Journal of Oral Implantology
|July 17, 2004
Summary
Patients reported high satisfaction with Ankylos implant prostheses, noting significant improvements in chewing ability and overall function compared to conventional dentures. This innovative dental implant design offers a stable and esthetic solution for missing teeth.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Mandibular dentures pose significant challenges for retention and stability.
- Endosseous dental implants offer retentive and stable esthetic replacements for missing teeth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate patient satisfaction with implant prostheses fabricated using the Ankylos implant design.
- To assess the functional and esthetic outcomes of Ankylos implant-supported tooth replacements.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of over 470 patients received Ankylos implant prostheses.
- 1500 Ankylos implants were placed and restored, with follow-up ranging from 3 to 5 years.
- Patient satisfaction was assessed through a series of questionnaires.
Main Results:
- 95.6% rated chewing ability as excellent to good.
- 92.6% reported significantly better overall clinical function than conventional dentures.
- 99.4% liked their new implant prostheses, with high rates of recommendation and willingness to repeat treatment.
Conclusions:
- Patients expressed high satisfaction with Ankylos implant-supported tooth replacements.
- The Ankylos implant design is highly recommended by patients for its functional and esthetic benefits.
- Patients would readily seek this treatment again if necessary.