A clinical study of the Brånemark dental implant system.
A clinical study using the Brånemark dental implant system was carried out on 13 patients aged 41 to 68 years. Clinical and psychological effects of treatment were assessed at 6-monthly intervals over a period of 3 years by means of a clinical examination, a personality assessment using Cattell's 16 PF Questionnaire and a general subjective questionnaire. Six per cent of implants failed to osseointegrate. Fifty per cent of bridges became loose, but remained stable after retightening. A similar percentage of fractures occurred, mainly teeth separating from acrylic gumwork. There was some soreness of peri-implant mucosa, particularly on cleaning. Despite these problems, there was considerable evidence of improved well-being of patients, who felt more secure following treatment and, as a result, their personal and social relationships improved.
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Gwent.
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M
Gregory
W M
WM
Murphy
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J
Scott
C J
CJ
Watson
P E
PE
Reeve
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002416:Cattell Personality Factor Questionnaire; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D015921:Dental Implants; D003781:Denture Retention; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D015921:Dental Implants