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The IMZ osteointegrated implant system.

A Kirsch1, K L Ackermann

  • 1Interpore International, Irvine, California 92714.

Dental Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study on IMZ implants found a 97.8% success rate over 10 years. Most implant losses were due to follow-up issues, not surgical complications, highlighting implant longevity.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Surgery
  • Biomaterials Science

Background:

  • Dental implants are crucial for restoring edentulous arches.
  • Long-term success rates of implant systems require continuous evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the long-term success rate of IMZ dental implants.
  • To identify reasons for implant failure and loss to follow-up.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 3088 IMZ implants placed between 1978 and 1988.
  • Tracking of implant survival, loss to follow-up, and reasons for removal.
  • Calculation of success rates based on routinely followed implants.

Main Results:

  • A total of 3088 IMZ implants were placed in 1401 patients.
  • 10.8% of implants were lost to follow-up.
  • 61 implants were removed due to soft-tissue complications, resulting in a 97.8% success rate for followed implants.

Conclusions:

  • IMZ implants demonstrate a high success rate when routinely followed.
  • Soft-tissue complications are a primary reason for implant removal.
  • Long-term monitoring is essential for accurate assessment of implant success.

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