Re-Implantation of Dental Implants in Sites of Previous Failure

Abstract

Implant dentistry has become an effective and predictable treatment option for the replacement of teeth, with clinical evidence reporting 5-year survival rates of up to 96-98% (Jung et al. 2012). Re-implantation is often a preferred treatment option for failed dental implants, though these sites of failure may be less than ideal for implant placement. The purpose of this study is to investigate the survival rates of dental implants re-implanted into sites of previous failure (first, second, and third re-implantations) and to assess the possible factors that may affect re-implantation outcomes.