J Prosthet Dent. 2022 Sep 8:S0022-3913(22)00490-5. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.08.006. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM: The outcome of implant-supported fixed complete dentures in edentulous patients with a history of periodontitis is unclear.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this retrospective clinical study was to assess the clinical outcomes of immediate loaded fixed complete dentures in individuals with a history of periodontitis and to analyze risk factors related to implant failure.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 642 implants (146 prostheses) in 119 patients were included. The follow-up period ranged from 2 to 7 years. Implant survival rates, marginal bone loss, mechanical complications, biologic complications, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. The Pearson chi-square test, independent samples t test, and multivariate generalized estimating equation were performed for statistical analysis (α=.05).
RESULTS: Eleven implants in 9 patients failed, leading to overall survival rates of 98.3% at the implant level and 92.4% at the patient level. The mean ±standard deviation marginal bone loss was 0.62 ±0.86 mm, and marginal bone loss did not differ significantly between axial and tilted implants (P>.05). Mechanical complications were detected in 55 (37.7%) definitive prostheses; biologic complications were detected in 318 (49.5%) implants. Smokers had a significantly lower survival rate than nonsmokers (odds ratio: 6.880, P=.013). Bruxers had a significantly higher incidence of mechanical complications than nonbruxers (P<.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The immediate loaded fixed complete denture supported by implants is a suitable treatment option for edentulous patients with a history of periodontitis, with high survival implant rates. Smoking is a risk factor for implant failure. Bruxism may increase the incidence of mechanical complications with implant-supported fixed complete dentures, and the overall biologic complication incidence is comparatively high.
PMID:36089545 | DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2022.08.006
