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Retrospective study on forty-eight fixtures inserted in upper jaw
G Beltramini1, C Baserga1,2, F Cullati1,2
1Maxillofacial and Dental Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy.
Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatic Agents
|April 10, 2020
Summary
New spiral dental implants show high success rates for oral rehabilitation, even in the maxilla where bone quality is typically lower. This study confirms their reliability for patients needing tooth replacement.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials Science
- Oral Surgery
Background:
- Maxillary bone quality presents challenges for dental implant success compared to the mandible.
- Limited data exists on the efficacy of novel two-piece spiral implants.
- Oral rehabilitation with dental implants is a common procedure requiring high success rates.
Observation:
- A retrospective study evaluated 48 two-piece spiral implants (21 female, 27 male, median age 58±8).
- Implants were placed in various positions (incisors, cuspids, premolars, molars) with lengths of 10-13 mm and diameters of 3.3-4.2 mm.
- Follow-up data was collected over an average of 1 year.
Findings:
- The overall implant survival rate (SVR) was 97.91% with only one implant lost.
- The mean peri-implant bone resorption was 0.3 mm.
- These results indicate a high success rate (SCR) for the studied spiral implants.
Implications:
- Two-piece spiral implants demonstrate significant reliability and efficacy for dental implant rehabilitation.
- These findings suggest a promising alternative for patients, particularly in areas with compromised bone quality.
- Further research could explore long-term outcomes and comparative studies with traditional implant designs.
