[Ceramic implants to benefit complete lower dentures]

In our Department of implantology, 141 ceramic implants were put in place with the objective of stabilizing a complete mandibular prosthesis in 39 patients. Despite the small number of cases reported, statistical analysis was informative because of the homogeneity of the conditions: the same indication for a prosthesis; the same operator for the surgery as well as the prosthesis; The very good follow-up with all but 2 patients having been monitored regularly. In addition to the finding that our results are practically superposable on those obtained with titanium implants over the same period of time. We share our experience with ceramic materials; dispel their reputation of fragility, especially since the advent of zirconium; and emphasize the simplicity of these "artificial roots" that can be use without prefabricated and costly intermediate parts.