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Etiology of implant complications: anecdotal reports vs prospective clinical trials
E A McGlumphy1, P E Larsen, L J Peterson
1Restorative and Prosthetic Dentistry, Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Columbus.
Compendium (Newtown, Pa.). Supplement
|January 1, 1993
Abstract:
The dental profession has in the past overreacted to anecdotal reports of both positive and negative outcomes involving implants. Because implant complications usually involve multiple variables, it is necessary to isolate these variables as much as possible when structuring a study to assess implant success vs failure. The methodology used in a study of Omniloc implants is reported, including detailed criteria for patient exclusion, patient demographics, statistical method, measurement indices, control procedures, and success criteria.