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A 6-Year Evaluation Of 223 Tapered Dental Implants And Associated Prosthesis In 92 Patients At A University Hospital, Sana Ehsen Nagi, Farhan Raza Khan, Khan, Rabia Ali
A 6-Year Evaluation Of 223 Tapered Dental Implants And Associated Prosthesis In 92 Patients At A University Hospital, Sana Ehsen Nagi, Farhan Raza Khan, Khan, Rabia Ali
Department of Surgery
Abstract
The aim of the retrospective study was to assess the clinical and radiographic outcome of the dental implant surgery and prosthetics. It was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised of medical charts and radiographic records of patients visiting between 2010 and 2015. Variables such as implant dimensions, final prosthesis, method of retention, loading protocol and patient factors were analysed. A total of 223 implants (143(64.1%) in maxilla and 80(35.9%) in mandible) were placed in 92 subjects (50(54.3%) males and 42(45.7%) females). All implants were Zimmer tapered screw-vent. Length of 108(48.4%) implants was 11.5mm and diameter …