title: The use of IMZ osseointegrated implants in partially and completely edentulous patients: success and failure rates of 2,023 implant cylinders up to 60+ months in function.
abstract: A total of 974 patients were treated with 2,023 IMZ implants. A variety of prosthodontic designs were utilized. These included replacement of single teeth, use as pier abutments, and for totally implant-supported prostheses. The implants were followed in function for 6 to 60+ months. Absolute success rates were 96.4% and 98.4% in the maxilla and mandible, respectively. Cumulative success rates at the end of the study were 92.9% and 95.8% in the maxilla and mandible, respectively. The use of an intramobile element is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive Dentistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Fugazzotto
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Gulbransen
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wheeler
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lindsay
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015993:Life Tables; D008875:Middle Aged; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants