Analysis of the possibility of the relationship between various implant-related measures: an 18-month follow-up study

Summary  Better clarification of the long‐term relationship among the various implant‐related measures could improve the evaluation process for dental implants. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the potential correlations among the volumetric features and nitric oxide content of pe...

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Published in:Journal of oral rehabilitation 2008-02, Vol.35 (2), p.95-104
Main Authors: TÖZÜM, T. F., TURKYILMAZ, I., YAMALIK, N., KARABULUT, E., TÜRKYILMAZ, A. S., ERATALAY, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
bone loss
Dental Implantation, Endosseous
Dental Implants
Dental Prosthesis Retention
Dental Prosthesis, Implant-Supported
Dental Restoration Failure
Dental Stress Analysis
Dentistry
diagnostic measures
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gingival Crevicular Fluid - chemistry
Humans
Jaw, Edentulous
Male
Middle Aged
nitric oxide
Nitric Oxide - analysis
stability
sulcus fluid
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Summary:Summary  Better clarification of the long‐term relationship among the various implant‐related measures could improve the evaluation process for dental implants. Thus, the aim of the present study was to determine the potential correlations among the volumetric features and nitric oxide content of peri‐implant sulcus fluid (PISF) and measures of implant stability, and the marginal bone loss. Completely edentulous patients (n = 15) treated with dental implants and ball attachment mandibular over dentures were included. Resonance frequency analysis (RFA), marginal bone level measurements, PISF volume and spectrophotometrically determined nitrite levels were recorded for all dental implant sites. Measures for early (n = 16) and delayed (n = 14) loaded dental implants were comparatively analysed for a period of 18 months. Some random correlations between PISF volume and marginal bone level, PISF nitrite level and marginal bone level and PISF volume and PISF nitrite content, and RFA and PISF volume were observed. However, the only constant correlation was noticed between implant stability (RFA scores) and marginal bone level. This correlation was negative and significant for all dental implants and for delayed loaded implants (P 
ISSN:0305-182X
1365-2842
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2842.2007.01802.x