Implant-Supported Fixed Prostheses for the rehabilitation of distal free end in periodontally compromised dentitions Number of fixtures affecting bone tissue change.
10.5051/jkape.2005.35.1.53
- Author:
Seung Won YI
1
;
Young Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry, Wonju Medical College, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea. ys1225@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
bone destruction;
distal free end;
Implant-supported prosthesis;
number of fixture
- MeSH:
Bone and Bones*;
Dental Implants;
Dentition*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Oral Hygiene;
Periodontal Diseases;
Prostheses and Implants*;
Rehabilitation*;
Treatment Outcome
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2005;35(1):53-63
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Number of fixtures supporting prosthesis for rehabilitation of partial edentulism in distal area is an important factor in distal area to the bone tissue response around dental implant. Optimal number and optimal positioning of dental implant has leaded to the stable condition of bone tissue and successful long-term treatment outcome. This clinical and radiographic study was performed to document and evaluate the short-term result of occlusal rehabilitation by means of implant-supported fixed prostheses (ISPs) especially for partial edentulism in distal area in patients treated for advanced periodontal disease and to verify the number of fixture affecting the bone tissue response. A total of 30 consecutive patients referred because of advanced periodontal disease were included. Before the implant therapy was initiated, periodontal treatment was performed and the outcome evaluated during at least a 6-month period. An individual maintenance care program was designed for each patient. All 75 implants were placed using a 2-stage surgical approach. The patients were divided into 2 groups, in one of which two fixtures were placed and in the other of which three fixtures were placed with tripodal geometry. Following installation of the ISPs, all patients underwent a baseline examination including evaluation of i) oral hygiene, and ii) periodontal/ peri-implant conditions, and iii) radiographs. These examinations were repeated annually during the 1 or 2-year observation period. The results were as follows: 1.No single implant was lost during the observation follow-up period. 1.The percentage of plaque harboring surfaces and bleeding units upon probing were found to be low (<10%), and no soft tissue complications were recorded. 1.Two-fixture group showed bone destruction ranged from 0.0mm to 1.5mm and the mean was 0.31mm. Three-fixture group showed more bone destruction of 0.51mm. There was no statistically difference between two groups. These results suggested that the factor for success is not the number of fixture but the strict maintenance of peri-implant tissue health and initial stability of fixture.
