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KMID : 0363020110410020079
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Journal of Korean Academy of Periodontology
2011 Volume.41 No. 2 p.79 ~ p.85
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Masticatory function following implants replacing a second molar
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Kim Moon-Sun
Lee Jae-Kwan
Chang Beom-Seok
Um Heung-Sik
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Abstract
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to obtain objective and standardized information on masticatory function and patient satisfaction following second molar single implant therapy.
Methods: Twenty adult patients, who had restored second molar single implants more than 1 month before the study, were enrolled in this study. All patients received a chewing test using peanuts before and after insertion of the implant prosthesis, with a questionnaire and visual analogue scale (VAS) to evaluate the effect of second molar single implant therapy.
Results: This study obtained standardized information on the masticatory function objectively (e.g., P, R, X50) before (Pre-insertion) and after insertion (Post-insertion) of the implant prosthesis. Masticatory performance (P) after insertion of the implant prosthesis significantly increased from 67.8±9.9 to 84.3±8.5% (P<0.0001). With the implant prosthesis, the P value increased by 24%. The masticatory efficiency index (R) of Post-insertion is higher than that of Pre-insertion (P<0.0001). With the implant prosthesis, the R value increased by 29%. The median particle size (X50) of Post-insertion is lower than that of Pre-insertion (P<0.0001). More than 90% of the patients were satisfied with the second molar single implant therapy from a functional point of view.
Conclusions: These findings indicate that a second molar single implant can increase masticatory function.
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KEYWORD
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Mastication, Patient satisfaction, Single-tooth dental implant
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