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ArticleClinical oral implants research2025

Five-Year Results of One-Piece Zirconia Oral Implants Supporting Three-Unit Fixed Dental Prostheses.

Ralf-Joachim Kohal, Kirstin Vach, Frank Butz, Sebastian Berthold Maximilian Patzelt, Felix Burkhardt

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Ralf-Joachim KohalMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7095-4190
Kirstin VachInstitute of Medical Biometry and Statistics, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Frank ButzMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Sebastian Berthold Maximilian PatzeltMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
Felix BurkhardtMedical Center - University of Freiburg, Center for Dental Medicine, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID 0000-0002-0011-4134

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grant #T-114Nobel Biocare grant#T-114
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThe purpose of the present prospective case series was to investigate the clinical and radiological outcome of one-piece zirconia implants fabricated from 3Y-TZP with a moderately roughened endosseous surface (Sa = 1.24 μm) to support three-unit fixed dental prostheses (FDP) after five years in function. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty-seven patients received a total of 54 implants in a one-stage surgery with immediate provisionalization. Peri-implant bone loss was assessed using standardized radiographs. Additionally, soft-tissue parameters were analyzed. Statistical analyses were conducted using linear mixed regression models and Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests (p < 0.05). All patients participated in an annual maintenance program.

resultsEighteen implants were lost up to the 5-year follow-up, resulting in a cumulative survival rate of 66.67%. The mean marginal bone loss of the remaining implants amounted to 1.89 mm. Probing depth, clinical attachment loss, and bleeding on probing increased from prosthesis insertion to the 5-year follow-up, while the plaque index showed no significant changes during the same period.

conclusionsThe investigated one-piece zirconia implant showed low survival rates as compared to previously reported survival rates of one-piece zirconia or two-piece titanium implants. Implant failure was attributed to peri-implantitis, leading to the necessity of implant removal. The implant is not commercially available.

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Dental ImplantsDental Prosthesis DesignDental Prosthesis, Implant-SupportedDenture, Partial, FixedZirconiumAdultAgedAlveolar Bone LossDental Implantation, EndosseousDental Restoration FailureFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSurface PropertiesDental ImplantsZirconiumzirconium oxideclinical investigationfixed dental prosthesisoral implantprospectivezirconia implant

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PMID39868811
PMCPMC12066908

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