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Clinical application of short hydroxylapatite-coated dental implants to the posterior mandible: a five-year survival
E R Teixeira1, M Wadamoto, Y Akagawa
1Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Hiroshima University School of Dentistry, Japan.
Statement Of Problem:
The surgical and restorative procedures at the posterior region of the maxilla and the mandible present a complex task in the treatment of partially edentulous patients.
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the applicability of short hydroxylapatite-coated dental implants to the posterior mandible of partially edentulous patients.
Material And Methods:
Eight and 11 mm implants were evaluated as to their cumulative survival rate, clinical status (plaque index, gingival index, probing depth), and marginal bone loss over a 5-year period.
Results And Conclusions:
The verified overall cumulative survival rate was 94% for implants and 91% for prostheses. These results suggest predictable success for the application of short implants to the posterior mandible.