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María-Jesús Romero-Pérez1, María del Rocio Mang-de la Rosa, Julián López-Jimenez
1Departamento de Estomatología, Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja s/n, E-18071 Granada, Spain, acutando@ugr.es.
Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral Y Cirugia Bucal
|March 11, 2014
Summary
Dental implants are a viable option for patients with disabilities, offering improved oral health and function. Success rates are comparable to those without disabilities, emphasizing patient selection.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Rehabilitation
- Implantology
Background:
- Dental implants offer predictable outcomes and enhance patient satisfaction.
- Patients with mental or physical disabilities often face challenges with oral hygiene, leading to tooth loss.
- Edentulousness can exacerbate existing disabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications for dental implants in patients with mental or physical disabilities.
- To assess the success and failure rates of dental implants in this population.
- To compare outcomes with non-disabled patient groups.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies on dental implants in disabled patients.
- Databases searched: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Knowledge, Cochrane Library.
- Variables assessed: patient demographics, oral hygiene, surgical protocol, follow-up, failure rates.
Main Results:
- A limited amount of literature exists on this topic.
- No statistically significant differences in failure rates were found compared to non-disabled patients.
- Osseointegrated oral implants appear to be a therapeutic option for individuals with impairments.
Conclusions:
- Dental implants can be a successful therapeutic option for patients with physical or psychological impairments.
- Careful patient selection is crucial for successful oral rehabilitation.
- Further research is needed due to limited available literature.
