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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Mini vs. Standard Implants for Mandibular Overdentures: A Randomized Trial

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Author(s):
de Souza, R. F. [1] ; Ribeiro, A. B. [1] ; Della Vecchia, M. P. [1] ; Costa, L. [1] ; Cunha, T. R. [1] ; Reis, A. C. [1] ; Albuquerque, Jr., R. F. [1]
Total Authors: 7
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Dent Ribeirao Preto, Dept Dent Mat & Prosthet, BR-14040904 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH; v. 94, n. 10, p. 1376-1384, OCT 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 28
Abstract

A mandibular implant-retained overdenture is considered a first-choice treatment for edentulism. However, some aspects limit the use of standard implantsfor example, the width of edentulous ridges, chronic diseases, fear, or costs. This randomized trial compared mandibular overdentures retained by 2 or 4 mini-implants with standard implants, considering oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), patient satisfaction, and complications such as lost implant. In sum, 120 edentulous men and women (mean age, 59.5 +/- 8.5 y) randomly received 4 mini-implants, 2 mini-implants, or 2 standard implants. Participants provided data regarding OHRQoL and satisfaction until 12 mo. Clinical parameters, including implant survival rate, were also recorded. Both 2 and 4 mini-implants led to better OHRQoL, compared with 2 standard implants. Treatment with 4 mini-implants was more satisfying than 2 standard implants, with 2 mini-implants presenting intermediate results. Implant survival rate was 89%, 82%, and 99% for 4 mini-implants, 2 mini-implants, or 2 standard implants, respectively. Overdentures retained by 4 or 2 mini-implants can achieve OHRQoL and satisfaction at least comparable with that of 2 standard implants. However, the survival rate of mini implants is not as high as that of standard implants (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01411683). (AU)

FAPESP's process: 11/23347-0 - MANDIBULAR OVERDENTURES RETAINED BY CONVENTIONAL OR MINI IMPLANTS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL (PART I)
Grantee:Adriana Barbosa Ribeiro
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate
FAPESP's process: 11/00688-7 - Mandibular overdentures retained by conventional or mini implants: a randomized clinical trial
Grantee:Raphael Freitas de Souza
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants