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Osseointegration for elderly patients: the Toronto study

G A Zarb1, A Schmitt

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ont., Canada.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|November 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Dental implants are effective for elderly patients, showing successful osseointegration and long-term survival regardless of age or oral hygiene. Diverse prosthesis designs are feasible for geriatric patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Implantology
  • Geriatric Dentistry

Background:

  • Osseointegration offers a solution for edentulism.
  • The efficacy in geriatric populations remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess implant-supported prostheses outcomes in elderly patients.
  • To determine the effectiveness of dental implants in geriatric individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of treatment outcomes from ongoing clinical trials.
  • Inclusion of elderly patients in the study cohort.

Main Results:

  • Advanced age is not a barrier to long-term implant survival.
  • Osseointegration success is achievable independent of oral hygiene standards.
  • Various implant prosthesis designs are suitable for geriatric patients.

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Conclusions:

  • Dental implants are a viable and effective treatment for edentulous geriatric patients.
  • Geriatric patients can achieve successful osseointegration and long-term implant success.