title: Cylindrical HA-coated implants--8-year observations.
abstract: Controversy exists concerning the integrity of hydroxyapatite-coated implants over time. The Louisiana State University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department studied data of 1,374 HA-coated implants that were placed from 1985 to 1991. Data were examined according to life-table survival, interval success rate, reasons for failure, and long-term effects. The rate of integration for HA-coated implants was found to be superior to that of noncoated, titanium implants. The HA-coated implants also showed excellent survival and function rates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Louisiana State University, New Orleans.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Block
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Kent
mesh_terms: D015921:Dental Implants; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D017886:Durapatite; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D017886:Durapatite