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Published on: February 10, 2014
[Frialit ceramic implants--a four-year follow-up study]
1Klinikk for oral kirurgi og oral medisin, Universitetet i Oslo.
Den Norske Tannlaegeforenings Tidende
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Ceramic implants show an 84% success rate after 4 years for replacing missing teeth, though trauma can cause fractures. Osseointegration failure led to 10 implant removals.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Oral Surgery
Context:
- Dental implants are crucial for tooth replacement.
- Ceramic implants offer an alternative to traditional materials.
- Immediate and delayed placement protocols exist for implants.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the long-term success and complications of Frialit ceramic implants.
- To assess the outcomes of ceramic implants placed in immediate and healed sites.
- To analyze implant survival rates in patients with missing single teeth.
Summary:
- Sixty-two Frialit ceramic implants were placed in 53 patients, primarily for maxillary incisor replacement.
- The average follow-up period was 4 years, with an overall success rate of 84%.
- Ten implants were removed due to failed osseointegration (7 during healing, 3 post-suprastructure). Five implants fractured due to trauma, presenting therapeutic challenges.
Impact:
- Ceramic implants demonstrate a high success rate in clinical practice.
- Traumatic injuries pose a significant risk factor for implant survival and prosthetic integrity.
- Findings inform treatment planning and patient selection for ceramic dental implants.
