Clinical outcome of narrow diameter dental implants: a 3‑year retrospective study
10.1186/s40902-023-00394-6
- Author:
Jae‑Eun KIM
1
;
Youngjae YOON
;
Ahran PAE
;
Yong‑Dae KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:RESEARCH
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2023;45(1):26-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:This study aimed to analyze the clinical outcome and complications of narrow-diameter dental implants (NDIs) (diameter ≤3.5 mm).
Methods:The 274 NDIs that met the selection criteria from 2013 to 2018 were included in the retrospective study, and the survival rates (SVR) were compared. Mechanical complications included screw loosening and fractures of the implant components, such as the implant fixture, abutment, and prosthesis. In addition, marginal bone loss (MBL) was measured immediately after surgery and 1 year after loading.
Results:The 3-year cumulative SVR was 92.4%. Nineteen fixtures failed during the follow-up. The failure rate was sig‑ nificantly higher (OR=4.573, p<0.05) in smokers and was significantly higher in osteoporosis patients (OR=3.420, p<0.05). The vertical and horizontal values of MBL were 0.33±0.32 mm and 0.18±0.17 mm, respectively. Mechanical complications included screw loosening (5.5%) and porcelain fracture (2.2%), but no fractures of the fixture or com‑ ponents were observed. The choice of titanium and zirconium (TiZr) alloy implant was significantly more frequent in the posterior region. Bone graft was significantly more frequently done in the anterior region.
Conclusions:According to the high SVR and stability of NDIs, the findings of the study suggest that NDIs may be a replacement for regular diameter dental implants (RDIs) and the use of TiZr alloy could extend the indication of NDIs. In the esthetic area, contour augmentation may be a reason for increasing the frequency of bone grafts
