April 2024
Examining the Long-Term Effectiveness: Immediate vs. Delayed Mandibular Implant Placement in Edentulous Patients: A Comparative Clinical Study
1Mohib Ali, 2Dr. Farzeen Khan, Ali Raza, 4Mobeen Rehman, 5Dr Arslan Mahmood, 6Dr Bakhtawar Saleem
1PIMS
2Associate Professor, Community & Preventive Dentistry Department, Peshawar Dental College, Riphah International University, Islamabad.
3PIMS
4PIMS
5Assistant Professor, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Liaquat institute of Medical & Health Sciences
6Senior registrar, Department of Prosthodontics, Liaquat institute of Medical & Health Sciences
ABSTRACT
Background: Mandibular implant placement is a common procedure for rehabilitating edentulous patients. However, the timing of implant placement, whether immediate or delayed, remains a topic of debate regarding long-term effectiveness.
Aim: This study aimed to compare the long-term effectiveness of immediate versus delayed mandibular implant placement in edentulous patients.
Methods: A comparative clinical study was conducted involving 120 edentulous patients. The patients were divided into two groups: one group received immediate mandibular implant placement, while the other group received delayed implant placement. The study duration spanned from january 2023 to january 2024, allowing for comprehensive assessment of long-term outcomes. Various parameters including implant success rates, peri-implant bone loss, prosthetic complications, and patient satisfaction were evaluated.
Results: The study revealed significant differences between the immediate and delayed implant placement groups. Immediate implant placement demonstrated higher implant success rates and lower peri-implant bone loss compared to delayed placement. Additionally, immediate placement showed fewer prosthetic complications and higher levels of patient satisfaction over the long term.
Conclusion: In conclusion, immediate mandibular implant placement exhibits superior long-term effectiveness compared to delayed placement in edentulous patients. This finding suggests that immediate implant placement may offer advantages in terms of implant success, peri-implant bone preservation, prosthetic outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
Keywords: Mandibular implant placement, Immediate implantation, Delayed implantation, Edentulous patients, Comparative study, Long-term effectiveness.