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Fixed Prosthodontics With Different Types Of Support- A Pilot Study.

The purpose of this study was to identify a potential correlation between biological and technical complications and dental implant treatment success. This study included 60 patients divided in three groups with 20 patients each. Each group comprised ten fixed dental prostheses with three members and ten fixed dental prostheses with four members, located in lateral segments of the jaws. Fixed dental prostheses were supported by implants, teeth or combined. All patients were clinically examined and their radiographic findings analysed after cementing/fixation of fixed dental prostheses in the mouth and then again at control examination, after 1-3 years, to estimate average bone loss during the period of observation. Statistical analysis were performed on SPSS 10.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, SAD) with the level of significance set at p<0.05. Fixed dental prostheses supported by implants had the lowest index of technical and biological complications, when compared to fixed dental prostheses supported by natural teeth alone and both by natural teeth and implants. Patients with fixed prosthodontics supported by implants alone had the lowest average plaque index and gingival index (average 0.52 and 0.74), the lowest pocket probing depth (average 2.76 mm) and the lowest level of clinical periodontal attachment loss (average 3.01 mm). However, differences among the groups have not reached level of significance. After implant placement, maintenance of proper oral hygiene and regular periodontal treatment in patients with previously diagnosed parodontitis is the most important factor for implant success.

dental implants ; dental prosthesis, fixed ; periodontitis

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