SURVIVAL RATES AND PERIIMPLANT SOFT TISSUE EVALUATION OF EXTRAORAL IMPLANTS OVER A MEAN FOLLOW-UP PERIOD OF THREE YEARS

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Karakoca S., AYDIN C., YILMAZ H., TURHAN BAL B.

JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY, vol.100, no.6, pp.458-464, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 100 Issue: 6
• Publication Date: 2008
• Doi Number: 10.1016/s0022-3913(08)60265-6
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.458-464
• Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Statement of problem. The use of implants with extraoral prostheses provides excellent support, stability, and retention, thereby offering the potential for improving a patient's appearance and quality of life. However, few studies have examined cumulative survival rates of extraoral implants, nor have these reports documented long-term aspects of treatment, such as soft tissue health around abutments