Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Dental Implants Installed Between 2004 and 2010
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Dental Implants Installed Between 2004 and 2010
The convenience sample to be included in the present study will consist of all individuals
 who had implants installed at the Dentistry Clinic of the University Santo Amaro, between the
 years 2004 and 2010. The following criteria will be evaluated: age; sex; presence of systemic
 disease; area in which the implant was installed; implant diameter and height; type of
 prosthesis installed; presence of bone resorption and annual maintenance.
The control of biofilm around implants is fundamental to the success of implant therapy, and
 it is the duty of the dentist to inform, guide and maintain patients in order to avoid
 pathological processes that may lead to the loss of the implanted component. The objective of
 the present study will be to evaluate by clinical and radiographic parameters the condition
 of oral implants placed for more than five years. The convenience sample to be included in
 this study will be composed of all individuals who had implants installed at the Dental
 Clinic of the University Santo Amaro, between 2004 and 2010. The following criteria will be
 evaluated: age; sex; presence of systemic disease; area in which the implant was installed;
 implant diameter and height; type of prosthesis installed; presence of bone resorption and
 annual maintenance. The success and survival rate of implants through the following
 parameters: pain; mobility; card index (IP); bleeding rate (IS); probing depth (PS); probing
 bleeding (SS) that will be measured on four faces by implant: mesial, buccal, distal and
 lingual / palatine. For the evaluation of bone loss, a conventional periapical radiograph
 will be performed at the moment of patient recall. Radiographs will be scanned and analyzed
 using Image Tool software to verify and determine the resulting linear distance between the
 implant shoulder and the bone crest. Factors such as smoking, annual maintenance appointments
 will be related to the presence of peri-implantitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  After evaluation, individuals may be allocated into groups according to the
 characteristics observed, for example: carriers of single implants, patients with
 overdentures, individuals with systemic diseases, smokers.

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Individuals who need to use or suspend systemic medication to perform the proposed
 clinical exams will be excluded from the study.