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1Department of Prosthodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India.
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants
|August 4, 2021
Summary
Immediate implant placement, often used for fractured teeth, requires bone grafting in most cases. This retrospective study found a lower survival rate during healing than previously reported.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Surgery
- Dental Implants
Background:
- Tooth loss rehabilitation often requires prostheses.
- Patients and dentists increasingly seek immediate solutions.
- Immediate implant placement offers a rapid tooth replacement option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively analyze factors influencing immediate implant placement.
- To evaluate surgical and prosthetic conditions during immediate implant procedures.
- To assess the outcomes and survival rates of immediate dental implants.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of patient cases involving immediate implant placement.
- Review of factors leading to the choice of immediate implants.
- Assessment of surgical site conditions and prosthetic phase outcomes.
- Evaluation of implant survival rates during the healing period.
Main Results:
- Fractured teeth were the most common indication for immediate implant placement.
- A gap exceeding 1 mm between the implant and bone socket frequently necessitated bone grafting.
- The observed survival rate during stage 2 recovery was 16% lower than literature benchmarks.
Conclusions:
- Immediate implant placement is frequently chosen for fractured teeth.
- Bone grafting is often required due to significant inter-implant/bone space.
- The survival rate of immediate implants in this study was notably lower than expected, warranting further investigation.
