Abstract

VELASCO ORTEGA, E. et al. Inmediate loading of transitional implants in mandible overdentures of older adults. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2004, vol.16, n.2, pp.107-113. ISSN 2340-3209.

Introduction. Oral implantology constitute an important therapeutic modality in the prosthodontic treatment of patients with total tooth loss. This study reports the evaluation of edentulous patients treated with overdentures in the mandible by immediate loading of titanium miniimplants with acid-etched surface. Patients and Methods. 18 edentulous patients were treated with 72 Sendax® transitional mini implants for prosthodontic rehabilitation with overdentures in the mandible. All implants were inserted in one-stage and were loaded immediately. Clinical findings (implant and prosthodontics) were followed during 12 months at least. Results. After a mean follow-up of 20.8 months (range: 12-48 months), clinical results indicate a success rate of implants of 97,3%.Twoimplants were lost. 100% of patients were treated with overdentures with ball attachments retained with 4 implants. Conclusions. Clinical results of this study indicate that prosthodontic rehabilitation in the mandible of edentulous patients with overdentures supported by transitional titanium implants can achieve osseointegration and were loaded immediately as a successful dental treatment.

Keywords : Transitional implants; immediate loading; overdentures; acid-etched surface; osseointegration; implant dentistry.

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