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Factors Affecting Dental Implant Failure: A Retrospective Analysis
Raed AlRowis1, Faris Albelaihi2, Hamad Alquraini2
1Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh 11545, Saudi Arabia.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 26, 2025
Summary
Dental implant failure is often due to lack of osseointegration or primary stability. Implant type, restoration, gender, and patient health significantly impact success, necessitating personalized risk assessment for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Biomaterials Science
- Clinical Dentistry
Background:
- Dental implant failure poses a significant challenge in restorative dentistry.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for improving treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the primary causes of dental implant failure.
- To identify patient-related and implant-related risk factors associated with implant complications.
- To enhance dental implant success rates through improved treatment planning.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective case-control study analyzing patient records.
- Inclusion of clinical, medical, surgical, and radiographic data.
- Analysis of patient demographics, medical history, implant characteristics, and procedural details.
Main Results:
- Implant type (p=0.004) and restoration type (p=0.001) significantly affected survival.
- Gender (p=0.001), medical conditions, smoking (p=0.004), and restoration status (p=0.005) correlated with failure.
- Common failures included lack of osseointegration (36.4%) and poor primary stability (22.4%).
Conclusions:
- Implant survival depends on implant type, restoration, and gender.
- Patient risk factors like medical conditions and smoking status are critical.
- Meticulous surgical technique and prosthetic planning are essential for long-term implant success.
