Abstract
Statement of Problem: Placement of small diameter implants often provides a solution to space problems
in implant restoration. Analysis of the success of this type of implant restoration
has not been clearly determined. Purpose: This 5-year retrospective study presents results from 52 mini-implants for single-tooth
restorations placed in 44 patients from 1992 to 1994. Material and Methods: Dental records of 44 patients with 52 mini-implants placed during 1992-94 were reviewed.
The implants were all placed by the same surgeon and the single-tooth custom screwed
posts with cemented crowns were positioned on the implants by the same prosthodontist.
Results: The results achieved by the mini-implant rehabilitation were similar to those reported
for standard single-tooth implant restoration. Total implant survival rate was 94.2%.
Two implants were lost at second stage surgery, and another was lost after temporary
loading. Conclusion: The results suggest that single-tooth mini-implant restoration can be a successful
treatment alternative to solve both functional and esthetic problems. They may represent
the preferred choice in cases where space problems limit the use of standard or wide
diameter implants. (J Prosthet Dent 2000;84:50-4.)
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