SynthesisBMC oral health2025
Bruxism in implant-supported rehabilitations: a narrative review of clinical complications and management strategies.
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- Long-Term Outcomes of 6-mm Short Implants Supporting Splinted Crowns in Posterior Regions: A 12-Year Prospective Multi-Centre Single-Cohort Study.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2026Article
- Immediate dental implants: insights into early and late failures from a large-scale Chinese cohort.BMC oral health · 2026Observational
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Abstract
backgroundBruxism represents a significant risk factor for complications in implant-supported rehabilitations. Unlike natural teeth cushioned by periodontal ligament, the rigid osseointegrated connection transmits excessive bruxing forces directly to the implant-bone interface and prosthetic components.
objectiveThis narrative review synthesizes current knowledge regarding bruxism-related complications in implant-supported rehabilitations and evaluates available management strategies.
methodsA comprehensive narrative review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, and Science Direct databases covering publications from January 1990 to December 2024. Studies investigating bruxism's relationship with dental implant outcomes, clinical complications, and management strategies were included.
resultsSystematic reviews demonstrate that bruxing patients have 2.2-4.7 fold increased implant failure risk compared to non-bruxing patients. Finite element analyses reveal that occlusal splints reduce stress concentration by 33-73% depending on load magnitude. Limited evidence exists regarding the association between bruxism and peri-implant bone loss. Technical complications include prosthetic component fractures, screw loosening, and framework failures. Management strategies include occlusal splint therapy, modified prosthetic designs, strategic implant placement, and comprehensive follow-up protocols.
conclusionsWhile bruxism significantly increases the risk of complications in implant-supported rehabilitations, successful outcomes are achievable through comprehensive management approaches. Evidence supports the effectiveness of occlusal splints in stress reduction and splinted prosthetic designs for optimal force distribution. However, the relationship between bruxism and implant complications remains complex, requiring standardized diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment protocols.
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