Abstract
Background. Implant fractures can cause difficult problems for patients and dentists. This systematic review aimed to determine the influence of some implant parameters on the occurrence of their fracture and to determine the incidence of fractures reported in recent years. Methods. A search was conducted in Pubmed database, from which 12 studies published in the last 12 years were selected. Results. This review reported a 2% incidence of implant fracture. Most implants had been in function between 3 and 4 years until fracture. The studies did not provide necessary information to establish a relationship between the different parameters of implants and the incidence of fractures. Conclusion. Thus, the indication of type, diameter and length of an implant and the bone quality in the region receiving it should be studied and accurately examined for each individual case in order to avoid future failures.
Highlights
Since the beginning of implantology, implant-supported prostheses have been a highly predictable treatment for total or partial edentulous patients.1,2 complications affecting implant osseointegration can occur in specific situations, and professionals should be aware of treatment limitations to avoid risky situations that could lead to implant and prosthesis failures.2,3 Implantology is constantly seeking improvements in and development of new materials and implants
This systematic review aimed to determine the influence of some implant parameters on the occurrence of their fracture and to determine the incidence of fractures reported in recent years
This review reported a 2% incidence of implant fracture
Summary
Since the beginning of implantology, implant-supported prostheses have been a highly predictable treatment for total or partial edentulous patients. complications affecting implant osseointegration can occur in specific situations, and professionals should be aware of treatment limitations to avoid risky situations that could lead to implant and prosthesis failures. Implantology is constantly seeking improvements in and development of new materials and implants. Since the beginning of implantology, implant-supported prostheses have been a highly predictable treatment for total or partial edentulous patients.. Titanium implants have been used for decades and the implants fabricated with zirconia were developed as an alternative to some problems caused by titanium.. Complications related to dental implants can be classified as biological or mechanical. Mechanical complications are rare, they can lead to serious clinical consequences.. Mechanical complications are rare, they can lead to serious clinical consequences.5 These complications might involve loosening or fracture of the prosthetic screw, loosening or fracture of the abutment screw, and implant fracture.. Implant fractures can cause difficult problems for patients and dentists. This systematic review aimed to determine the influence of some implant parameters on the occurrence of their fracture and to determine the incidence of fractures reported in recent years
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