Single-tooth replacement by osseointegrated Brånemark implants. A retrospective study of 82 implants.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcome of single-tooth restorations on Brånemark implants performed during the period 1984-1989. The material comprised 58 consecutive patients with 82 implants. The observation period varied from 1 to 5 years. Two implants were lost, both of them before loading. The overall survival rate was 97.6%. Radiographic follow-up was performed for 72 implants after 1 year and for 51 implants after 2 years. The bone loss during the first year was on average 9.6 +/- 0.1 mm and during the second year 0.1 +/- 0.1 mm. Although the observation time for most of the patients was only 2 years, the results indicate that the outcome of single-tooth restorations may be as favorable as for implants in edentulous jaws.
Engquist
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Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.
Nilson
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Astrand
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D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D000044:Dental Abutments; D003758:Dental Implantation, Endosseous / Q000379:methods; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000009:adverse effects; D017267:Dental Prosthesis Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007576:Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
D015921:Dental Implants