Predictive Factors of Dental Implant Failure
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Shahapur Sateesh G, Patil Kshitija, Manhas Sakshi, Datta Neetika, Jadhav Premraj, Gupta Seema
Primary Institution: Yogita Dental College, Khed
Hypothesis
What are the risk factors associated with dental implant failure?
Conclusion
Smoking, peri-implantitis, bruxism, and type 2 diabetes mellitus are significant predictors of dental implant failure.
Supporting Evidence
- Smoking and peri-implantitis were principal contributors to failure.
- Implant failure was more common in males and the maxillary jaw.
- The average failure duration was longer for late implant failure compared to early implant failure.
- Bruxism and peri-implantitis correlated with diminished survival duration.
- Diabetes mellitus was associated with increased late implant failure.
Takeaway
This study found that certain habits like smoking and conditions like diabetes can make dental implants fail sooner.
Methodology
A retrospective study analyzed clinical records of 224 patients who received single-unit dental implants over seven years.
Potential Biases
Selection bias may have occurred due to the retrospective nature of the study.
Limitations
The retrospective design limited control over confounding variables and some risk factors were not evaluated.
Participant Demographics
The study included diverse age groups and both sexes, with a notable number of smokers and individuals with diabetes.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
L15.98-H17.75
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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