Long-term results of subperiosteal implants combined with cancellous bone grafts.
Twenty-three subperiosteal implants combined with cancellous bone grafts were done at the University of Washington over a four-year period. A modification of the original technique as used with 19 of the patients is described, as well as the follow-up evaluation. The greatest problem occurred at the mucosal-metal junction, resulting in multiple infections and some failures. This technique appears to be comparable with simple subperiosteal implant but not significantly better.
D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D003757:Dental Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013997:Time Factors