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Bone level changes proximal to oral implants supporting fixed partial prostheses
Author(s) -
Wyatt Chris C. L.,
Zarb George A.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
clinical oral implants research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.407
H-Index - 161
eISSN - 1600-0501
pISSN - 0905-7161
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0501.2002.130206.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , radiography , medicine , implant , prosthesis , bone remodeling , bone density , orthodontics , surgery , osteoporosis , endocrinology
The success of oral implant treatment relies on the presence and maintenance of bone adjacent to implants. The monitoring of radiographic bone level changes provides valuable insight into the longevity of oral implants. The purpose of this study was to measure radiographic bone level changes proximal (mesial and distal) to Brånemark System ® implants (Nobel Biocare AB, Göteborg, Sweden) supporting fixed partial prostheses. Measurements were used to determine mean bone loss for the first year of loading by the prosthesis and the mean annual bone loss for subsequent years. These results were then compared and contrasted with various characteristics of the individuals, treatment, and treatment outcomes. Fifty‐five subjects with 69 fixed partial prostheses supported by 160 implants were followed over a 1 to 12‐year period. A mean bone loss of 0.33 mm (SD 0.59) was measured for the first year of loading and a mean annual bone loss of 0.00 mm (SD 0.11) after the first year. The radiographic bone loss calculated for implants at the first year of loading was positively correlated with the mean annual bone loss thereafter. Males, younger individuals and those implants supporting distal extension prostheses lost significantly more bone in the first year of loading. Larger numbers of implants followed for longer periods of time are needed to further explore the effects of various aspects of treatment on bone loss.