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Implants for type II diabetic patients: interim report. VA Implants in Diabetes Study Group
A F Shernoff1, J A Colwell, S F Bingham
1Department of Veterans Medical Center, Salem, Virginia 24153, USA.
Implant Dentistry
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Dental implants show promising initial success rates in patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Further long-term monitoring is ongoing to confirm safety and efficacy in this patient group.
Area of Science:
- Dental Implantology
- Diabetology
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- Type II diabetes mellitus is a prevalent condition affecting systemic health.
- Dental implant success can be influenced by systemic health factors like diabetes.
- Limited data exists on the long-term outcomes of dental implants in type II diabetic patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the survival and success rates of dental implants in type II diabetic patients.
- To assess the incidence of early and late implant failures in this cohort.
- To determine the suitability of dental implant therapy for individuals with type II diabetes.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study involving 178 dental implants from three systems.
- Implants were placed in 89 patients diagnosed with type II diabetes mellitus.
- Data collected from 13 Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.
Main Results:
- Four implant failures (2.2%) occurred at the uncovering stage.
- An additional nine failures (7.3% cumulative failure rate) were observed by the end of the first year.
- Patients will be followed for a total of 5 years.
Conclusions:
- Initial findings suggest that dental implant therapy is a viable option for select type II diabetic patients.
- Careful patient selection and management are crucial for successful implant outcomes in diabetic individuals.
- Long-term data will further elucidate the predictability of dental implants in this population.