Clinical Evaluation of Single Standing Implant in Molar or Premolar Position by Periodontal Parameter

-A 5-year Controlled Follow-up Study-

Abstract

Single standing implants that had been functioning more than 5-years were examined. They were checked from various aspects including some periodontal parameters.
Twenty-three patients and 30 implants were selected for this study. All implants were ITI Bonefit® and were placed in molar or premolar position.
Result:The most common implant site was the lower molar position, and the most common implant size was 4.1 mm in diameter and 12 mm in length.As for complication, loosening screw and peri-implant-mucositis were observed.
Severe complications such as like loss of osseointegration or loss of attachment were not observed.
Periodontal parameters of single standing implants did not show any significant difference from the reported data of splinting implants.
Moreover edentulous type, free end or bound, did not effect the prognosis of single standing implant.
Conclusion:If patient selection and follow-up are proper, single standing implant would be a safe and predictable treatment.