A Clinical and Radiographic Retrospective Study on 223 Anodized Surface Implants with a 5- to 17-Year Follow-up

Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 2019 Nov/Dec;39(6):799-807. doi: 10.11607/prd.4330.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term performance of anodized surface implants placed in native bone and followed-up for up to 17 years. Success and survival rates, prevalence of peri-implantitis, and the correlation between the presence of peri-implantitis and other clinical and demographic variables were calculated. After a mean follow-up time of 10.4 years (range: 5 to 17 years), 91.7% of 223 analyzed implants were still in function. Peri-implantitis affected 63 implants (28.3%) in 26 patients (44%). Eleven implants with peri-implantitis (4.9%) failed. Within the limits of this retrospective analysis, anodized implants appear to be prone to peri-implantitis, mainly in the posterior mandible and in patients with unsatisfactory plaque control.

MeSH terms

  • Alveolar Bone Loss*
  • Dental Implants*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Peri-Implantitis*
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Dental Implants