Brånemark single tooth implants: a preliminary report of 76 implants

J Prosthet Dent. 1995 Mar;73(3):274-9. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3913(05)80205-7.

Abstract

Seventy-six Brånemark single-tooth implants were inserted over a 6-year period. Two implants (2.63%) were removed during the follow-up period. All other implants received esthetic and functional single tooth crowns placed on a single tooth abutment or a CeraOne abutment. The most common complication observed was abutment screw loosening, which occurred with 12 crowns. However, it was possible to clearly reduce the occurrence of screw loosening by applying a defined torque. Peri-implant parameters were investigated on 56 implants that were in place for more than 1 year. Acceptable implant function was demonstrated with preestablished clinical parameters and radiographs. Despite the submucosal edge of the crown, peri-implant mucositis was not a major problem. The favorable clinical and esthetic results found in the study encourage an increased application of implants for single tooth restorations.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Bicuspid
  • Child
  • Crowns
  • Cuspid
  • Dental Abutments
  • Dental Implantation, Endosseous / statistics & numerical data
  • Dental Implants / statistics & numerical data*
  • Dental Plaque Index
  • Dental Prosthesis Design
  • Dental Prosthesis Retention
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incisor
  • Jaw, Edentulous, Partially / rehabilitation
  • Life Tables
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molar
  • Periodontal Index
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Survival Analysis
  • Tooth Extraction
  • Tooth, Artificial
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Dental Implants