title: Biointegrated hydroxylapatite-coated dental implants: 5-year clinical observations.
abstract: The clinical results of 772 biointegrated hydroxylapatite-coated titanium dental implants are discussed. The longest radiographic follow-up was done at 5 years, with a success rate of greater than 95%. Supporting animal research with other titanium implants is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, New Orleans 70119.
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Kent
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Finger
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guerra
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Larsen
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Misiek
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000540:Alveolar Ridge Augmentation; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D002648:Child; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D003779:Denture Design; D017886:Durapatite; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006882:Hydroxyapatites / Q000378:metabolism*; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015921:Dental Implants; D006882:Hydroxyapatites; D017886:Durapatite; D014025:Titanium