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Success rate of the EVL evolution implants (SERF): a five-year longitudinal multicenter study
Gérard Duminil1, Michèle Muller-Bolla, Jean-Pierre Brun
1Department of Public Health, Faculty of Odontology at Nice University, Nice, France.
The Journal of Oral Implantology
|January 28, 2009
Summary
The SERF EVL evolution implant system demonstrates a high 97.08% success rate over five years in private practice settings. This multicentric study confirms its reliability for common patient indications.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Dental implants are crucial for tooth replacement.
- Evaluating implant system longevity is essential for clinical decision-making.
- Longitudinal studies provide valuable data on implant success rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the 5-year success rate of SERF EVL evolution implants.
- To evaluate implant performance in a multicentric private practice setting.
- To identify factors influencing implant treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A 5-year longitudinal multicentric study.
- Inclusion of 413 patients and 1198 SERF EVL evolution implants.
- Data collection on implant sites, types, and patient follow-up.
- Statistical analysis using chi-square test and Kaplan-Meier survival curves.
Main Results:
- An overall success rate of 97.08% was achieved over 5 years.
- 1163 implants were successful, with 19 failures and 12 ailing implants.
- Success rate was independent of implant location and patient indications.
- Clinical follow-up averaged 3.1 years.
Conclusions:
- The SERF EVL evolution implant system exhibits a high success rate in private practice.
- The implant system is reliable for common patient indications encountered in general dentistry.
- Long-term performance data supports the use of this implant system.