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Department of Dentistry, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, RJ, Brazil
Research Article
Evaluation of the Early Implant Loss in Elderly Patients: A 10 Years Retrospective Study
Author(s): Aristides da Rosa Pinheiro, Marina Pinheiro, Valquiria Quinelato, Jose Jorge Schoichet, Rackel Gonçalves, Alexandre Campos Montenegro, Telma Aguiar, Aldir Nascimento Machado and Priscila Ladeira Casado*
Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the treatment with osteointegrated implants in elderly patients, by a retrospective and cross-sectional analysis.
Background: Despite the local and systemic peculiarities that accompany the elderly patient, the success rate can be high, provided that specific care is considered in clinical and surgical procedures.
Materials and methods: We evaluated 173 patients records of research participants who received late loading implants during 10 years. The specifications of the implants placed and the respective factors associated with success rates were described, including patients characteristics, the types of prostheses, the use of drugs and systemic diseases and region of implant placement. From a total of 1,000 patients` records analyzed, 173 research participants were .. View more»