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Multicenter retrospective study of implants loaded with functional prostheses 8 weeks after insertion.
Alejandro Padrós Fradera1, Esteban Padullés Roig, José Maria Arano Sesma
1Padros Institute, C/Marti i Juliá 6-8 Bajos, 08034 Barcelona, Spain. info@institutopadros.com
Implant Dentistry
|March 15, 2005
Summary
Functional prosthetic loading of dental implants at 8 weeks is clinically acceptable. This study found high success rates, supporting early loading for osseointegration with advanced implant surfaces.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Dental implant surface treatments, like Al2O3 sanding and passivity, enhance bone healing in vitro.
- This study aimed to translate in vitro findings to clinical practice regarding implant loading times.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical acceptability of functional prosthetic loading of dental implants at 8 weeks post-insertion.
- To assess the success and survival rates of implants loaded at 8 weeks.
Main Methods:
- A multicenter retrospective statistical study involving 415 implants in 128 patients.
- Inclusion of all patients regardless of pathological or physiological characteristics.
- Evaluation of implant insertion area, prosthesis type, and implant survival rates, including bone resorption and mucositis.
Main Results:
- Implants loaded at 8 weeks demonstrated a 95.38% success rate for completely successful outcomes.
- The overall success rate, including partially and completely successful implants, reached 99.75%.
- No specific patient pathologies or bone conditions were found to negatively impact outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Functional prosthetic loading at 8 weeks is an appropriate clinical procedure for dental implants.
- Successful early loading is contingent upon implant surface technology ensuring adequate osseointegration.
- This approach supports predictable outcomes in diverse patient populations.