Survival of osseointegrated implants: a 10-year retrospective study

Area of Science:

• Dentistry
• Oral Implantology
• Prosthodontics

Background:

• Advancements in dental implantology offer various techniques and prosthetic solutions.
• Evaluating the long-term clinical outcomes of dental implant restorations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the clinical results of dental implant rehabilitations over a decade.
• To compare the success rates of different implant loading protocols and connection types.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 319 patient records with 1,227 dental implants (2011-2021).
• Implants categorized by loading protocol: conventional (G1) and immediate (G2).
• Implant connections evaluated: external hexagon (EH) and cone morse (MC).

Main Results:

• High survival rates observed across all evaluated groups.
• Conventional load group (G1): EH implants (94.95%), MC implants (99.5%).
• Immediate load group (G2): EH implants (93.75%), MC implants (91.3%).

Conclusions:

• Dental implant rehabilitation demonstrates excellent outcomes irrespective of connection type or loading protocol.
• Both conventional and immediate loading, with EH or MC connections, are supported by scientific evidence.
• Treatment selection should prioritize individual patient clinical needs for optimal success.