SynthesisClinical oral investigations2024
How far can we go? A 20-year meta-analysis of dental implant survival rates.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Clinical and radiologic outcomes of dental implants in cemento-osseous dysplasia: a systematic review and retrospective case series.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Impact of implant surface modifications on long-term outcome of surgical peri-implantitis treatment: a systematic review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2025Pooled it
- Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Hemodynamic Stability During Dental Implant Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Trial
- Association Between Patient Behavior and Clinician Emotional Burden, Perceived Performance, and Decision-Making in Implant Dentistry: A Cross-Sectional Study Among Clinicians.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2026Article
- Peri-Implant Tissue Health and Prosthodontic Outcomes of a Cylindrical-Conical Implant with a Progressive Thread Design at Five-Year Follow-Up: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Z-classification: an anatomy-based ridge-sinus-zygoma classification and decision funnel for zygomatic implantology.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Review
- Long-Term Survival Rates of Dental Implants in Patients With Disabilities: A Retrospective Clinical Study With up to 10 Years Follow-Up.Journal of oral rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Long-Term Incidence of Peri-Implant Conditions: 25-Year Results of The Bernese Prospective Cohort Study.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Article
- Failure of Wide-Diameter Dental Implants (Predominantly 5.0 mm) Show Distinct Risk Profiles-A Large Cohort Study.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Article
- Hybrid Funnel Technique Reduces Marginal Bone Loss Versus Conventional Drilling: A 3-Year, Prospective, Non-randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Article
- Self-Reported Penicillin Allergy, Alternative Antibiotics, and Implant Outcomes: A Retrospective Study.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Article
- Safer and faster: evaluation of a dental implant checklist.Clinical oral investigations · 2026Article
- Rapid mineralization of hydrothermally induced TiOJournal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026Article
- Research Progress and Translational Perspectives of Piezoelectric Materials in Dental Implant Surface Engineering.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Review
- Surface-related factors affecting bacterial adhesion on dental implants: a short literature review.The journal of advanced prosthodontics · 2026Review
- An Attention-Enhanced RegNetY Framework for Detection and Classification of Vertical Misfit in Implant-Supported Restorations: A Retrospective Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Graphene Oxide-Modified Titanium Dioxide Nanotubes Promote Schwann Cell Function and Neurotrophic Factor Expression.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2026Article
- Novel Ti6Al4V Surface Treatment for Subperiosteal Dental Implants (Part II): Matrix Deposition and Osteogenic Markers.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Prosthetic Emergence Angles and Implant Outcomes: A Retrospective Study With at Least 5 Years of Follow-Up.Clinical implant dentistry and related research · 2026Article
- Comparative outcomes of xenogeneic collagen matrices and autogenous graft-based techniques to increase mucosal thickness and keratinised mucosa width at implant sites: are autologous grafts still the gold standard? A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials.Journal of periodontal & implant science · 2026Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis meta-analysis aims to investigate the long-term survival rates of dental implants over a 20-year period, providing a practical guide for clinicians while identifying potential areas for future research. MATERIALS AND
methodsData were sourced from recent publications, focusing exclusively on screw-shaped titanium implants with a rough surface. Both retrospective and prospective studies were included to ensure an adequate sample size. A systematic electronic literature search was conducted in the databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane, and Web of Science. The risk of bias for all studies was analyzed using a tool by Hoy et al.
resultsThree prospective studies (n = 237 implants) revealed a mean implant survival rate of 92% (95% CI: 82% to 97%), decreasing to 78% (95% CI: 74%-82%) after imputation (n = 422 implants). A total of five retrospective studies (n = 1440 implants) showed a survival rate of 88% (95% CI: 78%-94%). Implant failure causes were multifactorial.
conclusionThis review consolidates 20-year dental implant survival data, reflecting a remarkable 4 out of 5 implants success rate. It emphasizes the need for long-term follow-up care, addressing multifactorial implant failure. Prioritizing quality standards is crucial to prevent overestimating treatment effectiveness due to potential statistical errors. While dental implantology boasts reliable therapies, there is still room for improvement, and additional high-quality studies are needed, particularly to evaluate implant success. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Never before have the implant survival over 20 years been systematically analyzed in a meta-analysis. Although a long-term survival can be expected, follow-up is essential and shouldn't end after insertion or even after 10 years.
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