Clinical outcomes of different implant types in mandibular bar-retained overdentures: a retrospective analysis with up to 20 years follow-up.

M BetthäuserR SchilterN EnklingV G A SuterS Abou-AyashMartin Schimmel

Published in: International journal of implant dentistry (2022)

For mandibular bar-retained IODs, both BL and HD implants are mostly successful. A minimum of 1 mm KM around implants and normal salivary flow are relevant factors for implant success and stable peri-implant bone levels. Smoking and a high BMI are potential risk factors for peri-implantitis.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
body mass index
cone beam computed tomography
smoking cessation
human health
physical activity
weight loss