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Clinical longevities of ramus frame implants.

E K Chamoun1, J E Lemons

  • 1University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Biomaterials, 35294.

The Journal of Oral Implantology
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Ramus frame dental implants for lower dentures show promising longevity, with over 75% of devices remaining functional after five years, indicating successful clinical application.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • Ramus frame dental implants are used for endosseous restoration to retain lower dentures.
  • Various alloys are utilized in different ramus frame implant designs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical applications of ramus frame dental implants.
  • To emphasize the statistics of clinical longevities for these implants.

Main Methods:

  • Extensive statistical evaluation of clinical data.
  • Metallographic, scanning electron microscopic, histological, mechanical, and stereomicroscopic surface evaluations.
  • Kaplan-Meier survival probability analysis.

Main Results:

  • Statistical analysis included averages and percentages of devices in place versus removed.
  • More than 75% of implant devices were in place after five years.
  • Results were compared with general criteria from the Harvard Conference.

Conclusions:

  • Ramus frame dental implants demonstrate significant clinical longevity.
  • The findings support the successful application of these implants in retaining lower dentures.

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