Long-term clinical outcome of dental implants: A retrospective clinical study with a minimum follow-up between 9.5 and 17.7 years

The aim of this retrospective case series was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of the patients that underwent implant surgery in all indication classes, with a follow-up of at least 9 years. 121 healthy patients in need for oral rehabilitation with dental implants were included in this study. 196 implants (160 conical, 73 cylindric design implants) were inserted. The implant survival rate was the primary outcome. Intra- and postoperative complications were additional criteria for success. The mean follow-up of the patients was 12.29 years (SD 1.39). Mean age of the study population was 51.0 years (SD 12.7). The mean bone loss around implants after at least 9 years of loading was measured as 2.0 mm (SD 0.73 mm). Intra-operative complications were seen in 5 patients. Post-operative complications included: 5 mucositis,1 dehiscence, 2 screw loosening, 1 infection at site and 1 non-integrated implant. Two implants were lost in two patients. The overall implant survival rate was 99.1%. As a conclusion, oral rehabilitation with dental implant-supported prostheses can be accepted as a safe procedure with relevantly high survival rates of oral implants and successful aesthetic and functional outcomes.