A retrospective study of the ITI implant system used for single-tooth replacement at king Hussein medical center: preliminary results after two year loading

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Objective : The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the success rate of ITI implants used for single tooth replacement after a minimum of two years of loading at King Hussein Medical Center.

Method : Dental records for 36 patients who underwent single tooth replacement using ITI implant system at King Hussein Medical Center during a four year period (2000-2004) were retrospectively analyzed.

Only implants that were functioning for at least two years were included.

Results : Forty-nine ITI implants were used for the replacement of single teeth in 36 patients, 31 (63,26%) implants were placed in the posterior regions, and 18 (36.74%) implants were placed in the anterior regions.

All implants were restored with cement-retained crowns and have been in function for at least two years.

Out of the total 49 implants, three (6.2%) were considered failures as a result of significant radiographic bone loss.

Therefore, the survival rate at two years was 93.8%.

Conclusion : The results of this study suggested that ITI implants could be a satisfactory choice for posterior single tooth restorations.