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Additional Implants (additional + implant)
Selected AbstractsEarly Loading after 21 Days of Healing of Nonsubmerged Titanium Implants with a Chemically Modified Sandblasted and Acid-Etched Surface: Two-Year Results of a Prospective Two-Center StudyCLINICAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY AND RELATED RESEARCH, Issue 1 2010Dean Morton BDS ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this two-center study was to evaluate screw-type titanium implants with a chemically modified, sandblasted and acid-etched surface when placed in the posterior maxilla or mandible, and loaded 21 days after placement. Material and Methods: All 56 patients met strict inclusion criteria and provided informed consent. Each patient displayed either a single-tooth gap, an extended edentulous space, or a distal extension situation in the posterior mandible or maxilla. Eighty-nine dental implants (SLActive®, Institut Straumann AG, Basel, Switzerland) were inserted according to an established nonsubmerged protocol and underwent undisturbed healing for a period of 21 days. Where appropriate, the implants were loaded after 21 days of healing with provisional restorations in full occlusion. Definitive metal ceramic restorations were fabricated and positioned on each implant after 6 months of healing. Clinical measurements regarding soft tissue parameters and radiographs were obtained at different time points up to 24 months after implant placement. Results: Of the 89 inserted implants, two (2.2%) implants failed to integrate and were removed during healing, and two (2.2%) additional implants required a prolonged healing time. A total of 85 (95.6%) implants were therefore loaded without incident after 21 days of healing. No additional implant was lost throughout the study period, whereas one implant was lost to follow-up and therefore left unaccounted for further analysis. The remaining 86 implants all exhibited favorable radiographic and clinical findings. Based on strict success criteria, these implants were considered successfully integrated 2 years after insertion, resulting in a 2-year success rate of 97.7%. Conclusion: The results of this prospective two-center study demonstrate that titanium implants with a modified SLA surface can predictably achieve successful tissue integration when loaded in full occlusion 21 days after placement. Integration could be maintained without incident for at least 2 years of follow-up. [source] Fixed Mandibular Restorations on Three Early-Loaded Regular Platform Brånemark ImplantsCLINICAL IMPLANT DENTISTRY AND RELATED RESEARCH, Issue 4 2001Hugo De Bruyn DDS ABSTRACT Background: Originally, the Brånemark System was used as a two-stage surgical procedure. Comparable clinical results have made one-stage and early-loading concepts possible alternatives in the edentulous mandible. From the patient's point of view, the financial aspect of implant treatment is important. In an attempt to decrease financial burden, the reduction of surgical interventions and reduction of the number of implants could be considered. Purpose: This prospective multicenter study evaluated (1) the 1-and 3-year success rates of implants loaded within 1 month after one-stage surgery with a fixed 10- to 12-unit bridge on three regular platform Brånemark System implants in the mandible, (2) the outcome of the prosthetic treatment, and (3) the opinion of patients regarding the treatment procedure. Materials and Methods: Of 20 patients, 19 received five implants in the mandible, of which three were functionally loaded with the one-stage technique (group 1). The loaded implants were inserted in a tripodal position, one implant in the symphysis and two located anterior of the mental foramen in the bicuspid area. Two additional implants were inserted for safety reasons but were not intended to be included in the restoration. These two additional implants served as either an unloaded one-stage control implant (group 2) or an unloaded control implant installed with the submerged technique (group 3). Immediately after surgery, the implants were loaded with a relined denture. The patients received a 10- to 12-unit prosthetic reconstruction an average 31 days (range, 4-53 d) after surgery. Implant stability was clinically checked at 3, 12, and 36 months. Radiographs were taken at corresponding follow-up visits to calculate bone-to-implant level and marginal bone resorption. Results: Six of 60 functionally loaded implants (10%) and 3 of 20 prostheses (15%) failed within the first year. The cumulative implant failure rate in group 1, both after 1 and after 3 years, was 9.5%. No implant failure occurred in the control groups 2 and 3. The average marginal bone level measured at 1 and 3 years was 1.6 mm (SD = 0.8 mm) and 2.1 mm (SD = 0.2 mm), respectively, for group 1; 1.5 mm (SD = 1.3 mm) and 2.4 mm (SD = 0.6 mm), respectively, for group 2; 0.8 mm (SD = 1.4 mm) and 0.7 mm (SD = 0.9 mm), respectively, for group 3. Conclusions: The results of treatment using three regular platform Brånemark System implants supporting a fixed mandibular arch reconstruction were less favorable than the outcome that can be expected with a standard four- to six-implant with one-stage surgery. [source] Placement of Brånemark implants in the maxillary tuber region: anatomical considerations, surgical technique and long-term resultsCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 1 2009Arne Ridell Abstract Background: Fixture placement in the tuber area is one way to overcome the problem of insufficient bone volume for routine implant surgery in the posterior maxilla due to severe resorption of jawbone and an extensive enlargement of the maxillary sinus. However, little is known about the long-term results. Purpose: The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the survival rate and marginal bone conditions at fixtures placed in the tuber region of the maxilla. Material and methods: Twenty-one patients previously treated with at least one implant in the tuber region of the maxilla were included in this retrospective analysis. A total of 23 standard Brånemark System fixtures with a turned surface had been surgically placed in the tuber regions and 71 additional implants in adjacent areas to support fixed dental bridges. All implants were allowed to heal for 6,8 months before abutment connection and following prosthetic treatment. The patients were radiographed after 1,12 years for evaluation of marginal bone levels. In addition, the relation between the apex of the fixture in the tuberosity area and the posterior border of the maxilla was measured. Results: Twenty of the 21 patients representing 22 tuber and 64 additional implants were radiographically evaluated. No implants in the tuber areas were lost during the follow-up whereas two fixtures in the anterior region had to be removed, one before loading and the other after 4 years of loading not interfering with the prosthesis stability. The mean marginal bone level at tuber implants was situated on average 1.6 mm (SD 1.1, n=22) from the abutment-fixture junction, whilst the other implants showed an average bone level of 1.9 mm (SD 0.8, n=64). The results were similar when comparing partially and totally edentulous patients. Conclusion: The present retrospective study shows good clinical outcome with standard Brånemark fixtures placed in the tuber region of the posterior maxilla using a two-stage procedure. In appropriate cases where bone of adequate volume and density is available, our data indicate that the technique can be used as an alternative to more extensive surgery and especially to the sinus lift procedure. However, prospective comparative studies are needed in order to evaluate the efficacy of the described technique for this purpose. [source] Clinical outcome of 103 consecutive zygomatic implants: a 6,48 months follow-up studyCLINICAL ORAL IMPLANTS RESEARCH, Issue 1 2004Chantal Malevez Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate retrospectively, after a period of 6,48 months follow-up of prosthetic loading, the survival rate of 103 zygomatic implants inserted in 55 totally edentulous severely resorbed upper jaws. Fifty-five consecutive patients, 41 females and 14 males, with severe maxillary bone resorption were rehabilitated by means of a fixed prosthesis supported by either 1 or 2 zygomatic implants, and 2,6 maxillary implants. This retrospective study calculated success and survival rates at both the prosthetic and implant levels. Out of 55 prostheses, 52 were screwed on top of the implants, while 3 were modified due to the loss of standard additional implants and transformed in semimovable prosthesis. Although osseointegration in the zygomatic region is difficult to evaluate, no zygomatic implant was considered fibrously encapsulated and they are all still in function. This study confirms that the zygoma bone can offer a predictable anchorage and support function for a fixed prosthesis in severely resorbed maxillae. Résumé Le but de cette étude a été d'évaluer rétrospectivement, après une période de six à 48 mois après la mise en charge prothétique, le taux de survie de 103 implants zygomatiques insérés chez 55 édentés complets avec mâchoires supérieures extrêmement résorbées. Cinquante-cinq patients (41 femmes et quatorze hommes) avec une résorption osseuse maxillaire très sévère ont été soignés à l'aide d'une prothèse fixée supportée par un ou deux implants zygomatique et deux à six implants maxillaires. Cette étude rétrospective a calculé le taux de survie et le taux de succès tant au niveau prothétique et qu'implantaire. Des 55 prothèses, 52 ont été vissées sur les implants tandis que trois ont été modifiées vu la perte d'implants standards supplémentaires et transformées en prothèses semi-amovibles. Bien que l'ostéoïntégration dans la région zygomatique soit difficile àévaluer, aucun implant zygomatique n'a été considéré comme encapsulé fibreusement et ils sont encore tous en fonction. Cette étude confirme que l'os zygomatique peut offrir un ancrage prévisible et unun support de support pour une prothèse fixée dans les cas de maxillaires fortement résorbés. Zusammenfassung Die klinischen Ergebnisse von 103 Implantaten im Jochbein. Eine Langzeitstudie über 6,48 Monate. Das Ziel dieser Studie war es, bei 55 vollständig zahnlosen und massiv resorbierten Oberkiefern die Überlebensrate von 103 Implantaten im Jochbein retrospektiv zu untersuchen. Die Beobachtungszeit betrug 6,48 Monate nach prothetischer Versorgung. 55 Patienten, 41 Frauen und 14 Männer, die eine ausgedehnte Knochenresorption des Oberkiefers zeigten, wurden mit einer festsitzenden Brücke versorgt, die von 1,2 Implantaten im Jochbein und 2,6 weiteren Oberkieferimplantaten getragen wurde. Diese retrospektive Studie errechnete Erfolgsrate und Überlebensrate sowohl der prothetischen Rekonstruktion, wie auch der Implantate. Von den 55 Brücken waren 52 auf den Implantaten verschraubt, und 3 infolge Verlust von Standardimplantaten zu bedingt abnehmbaren Brücken umgebaut. Obwohl die Osseointegration in der Region des Jochbeins schwierig zu beurteilen ist, musste keines dieser Implantate als bindegewebig eingeheilt bezeichnet werden und alle sind immer noch in Funktion. Diese Arbeit belegt, dass der Knochen des Jochbeins ein voraussagbare Verankerung und Haltefunktion für eine festsitzende Brücke bei massiv resorbierten Oberkiefern liefern kann. Resumen La intención de este estudio fue evaluar retrospectivamente, tras un periodo de 6,48 meses de seguimiento de carga prostética, el índice se supervivencia de 103 implantes zigomáticos insertados en 55 maxilares superiores edéntulos severamente reabsorbidos. Se rehabilitaron 55 pacientes consecutivos, 41 mujeres y 14 hombres, con reabsorción ósea severa del maxilar, por medio de una prótesis fija soportada por 1 o 2 implantes zigomáticos, y de 2 a 6 implantes maxilares. Este estudio retrospectivo calculó los índices de éxito y supervivencia tanto a nivel de la prótesis como del implante. De las 55 prótesis, 52 se atornillaron sobre los implantes mientras que 3 se modificaron debido a la perdida de implantes estándar adicionales y se transformaron en prótesis semimóviles. Aunque la osteointegración en la región zigomática es difícil de evaluar, no se consideró a ningún implante zigomático como fibrosamente encapsulado y están aún en función. Este estudio confirma que el hueso zigomático pude ofrecer un anclaje predecible y función de soporte para una prótesis fija en el maxilar severamente reabsorbido. [source] | ||||||||||