Description of the state of health of rehabilitation treatments based on osseointegrated implants

Abstract

Objective: To describe health related factors associated with rehabilitation over osseointegrated implants (IOI) of Chilean Navy’s First Zone Odontologic Center patients.

Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted based on the collection of data obtained through the clinical evaluation of Chilean Navy’s First Zone Odontologic Center patients, clinical records and radiographs. Parameters presented at the International Congress of Oral Implantology of Pisa (2007) were used for implant health scale classification.

Results: 30 patients were analized. Out of 65 IOI, 63 remained in place, with 6.9 mean years of permanence. 50,76% IOI were considered successful, 38,46% were considered to have a satisfactory endurance, 3,07% had compromised endurance and 7,69% were unsuccessful. Association between tabaquism and quality of health of IOI presented a 0,040 p value.

Conclusions: Implant failure has a multifactorial origin. IOI-based rehabilitation remains a successful, predictable and safe option for patients.