SynthesisJournal of applied oral science : revista FOB2019
Impact of immediately loaded implant-supported maxillary full-arch dental prostheses: a systematic review.
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- Patient- and Clinician-Reported Outcomes and the Outcome Measures in Studies Reporting on Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla With Implant-Supported Fixed Prosthesis Using Short, Standard-Length and/or Zygomatic Implants: A Systematic Review of Clinical Studies Published in the Last 10 Years.Clinical oral implants research · 2026Pooled it
- Patient- and Clinician-Reported Outcomes and Outcome Measures Evaluating Timing of Implant Loading in the Edentulous Maxilla: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies.Clinical oral implants research · 2026Pooled it
- Conversion Techniques for Immediate-Loading Interim Implant-Supported Complete-Arch Fixed Dental Prostheses (ISCFDPs): Four Clinical Reports.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Consensus Report of Group 1 of the 1st Global Consensus for Clinical Guidelines for the Rehabilitation of the Edentulous Maxilla: Number of Implants, Timing of Implant Placement and Loading.Clinical oral implants research · 2026Article
- What is the impact of titanium base versus multi-unit abutments on immediate loading outcomes: a systematic review.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Review
- OT Bridge prosthetic system with different number of screws in all on six maxillary prosthesis: finite element analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
objectiveThe immediate loading of implant-assisted fixed prostheses in edentulous maxillae may achieve favorable success rates with reduced treatment time. An evidence summary of clinical trials is key to recommend loading protocols in these cases.
objectivesTo compare immediately loaded, fully implant-supported complete dentures to early and conventional/delayed loading in the edentulous maxillae of adult patients by a systematic review of controlled clinical trials (CCT). METHODOLOGY: CCTs reports were identified up to January 17, 2019 from Cochrane Oral Health Group's Trial register, Cochrane Central Register of controlled trials (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (Ovid), BIOSIS, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, and DARE. Two independent reviewers screened titles/abstracts and confirmed inclusion using full texts. Data were extracted and quality assessed (Cochrane Risk of Bias tool) independently and in duplicate. Study heterogeneity prevented pooling by meta-analysis.
resultsOut of 1,052 candidate studies, four CCTs were included. Two trials had patient satisfaction as an outcome: (1) A randomized trial compared immediately and early loaded fixed dentures and found more satisfaction with the first after 12 months; (2) A non-randomized study found better satisfaction with immediate fixed dentures compared to conventional loading after 3 months (no more at 12 months). Regarding implant success and prosthetic complications, three trials did not report significant differences comparing immediate loading to other protocols.
conclusionsThis review found weak evidence of differences between immediate load and other loading regimens, regarding patient satisfaction and maintenance events/adversities. The potential of immediate loading for favorable results in edentulous maxillae reinforces the need for well-designed RCTs, for solid clinical guidelines. Registration number CRD42018071316 (PROSPERO database).
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