Objective :The purpose of clinical study was to evaluate the survival of dental implants used in restoring patients with implant supported removable partial dentures (ISRPDs) of different configurations.
Materials and Methods :The sample consisted of 20 consecutively treated partially edentulous patients, who, between 2003 and 2008, had a total of 84 implants placed in different arch sites and who were treated with ISRPDs. The mean age was 57 years. Mean follow up time from delivery of ISRPDs was 3 years 2 months (range, 1 to 6 years). Osseointegration failure, postoperative complication of dental prosthesis, and the success rate of ISRPDs were retrospectively evaluated using clinical and radiographic examination.
Results :The overall implant survival rate was 100%. During follow up, the one clasp of removable partial denture was broken in 1 year 11 months after prosthesis delivery. All patients were satisfied with their prosthesis.
Conclusion :Implant supported removable partial dentures could serve as favorable prognosis. Careful patient selection, with an appropriate maintenance and recall system, is recommended to obtain satisfactory results.
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