Abstract:
Aim: In this study a total of 192 implantsof four implant systems (Dentium, DentiumSuperline, Bego, SGS) placed immediately or delayed in 78 patients were assessed Materials and Method: Patient’s demographics and data on grafts,implant system, size, position, and method of insertion were collected. The follow-up evaluation of the 78 patients wasbetween 2months to 5 years post-surgery. Clinical parameters (bleeding,pocket depth, or implant mobility) were evaluated during follow up.Clinical comparisons were performed to evaluate implant loss in relation to implant brand, size, position, sex, age, systemic disease, graft,and placement method.
Results: There was no clinical difference with respect to patient’s sex or when comparing the different placement methods. A higher failure rate was found for short implants in the anterior region of the maxilla and as age increases. Over a period of 5 years, the overall implant survival rate was 89.9% in the maxilla and 94.2% in the mandible
Conclusion: The average overall survival rate of the implants in general was over 90%. Keywords: Delayed implant placement, immediate implant placement, long-term investigation
