Factors conditioning the vitality of dental implants

Abstract

Dental implant treatment is the most predictable therapeutic option in the partial or total replacement of missing teeth; currently it has a considerable success rate, however, failures do not escape them. Being a complex procedure, it is essential to have a good working protocol, i.e. a correct diagnosis in order to identify risk factors that may lead to implant failure and to restore the health, esthetics and function of our patients for many years, implementing preventive measures. The purpose of this article is to make known by means of an updated literature analysis the risk factors that could affect the osseointegration process, as well as the different lesions that can occur. Among the variables analyzed were: osteoporosis, smoking, consumption of bisphosphonates, receiving radiotherapy treatment, as well as the age and sex of the patient. The subject of the risk factors that condition the vitality of dental implants can help more professionals to contribute with alternatives and development so that dental implants continue to evolve. A bibliographic, documentary, exploratory and non-experimental, qualitative research was carried out by means of a search of articles in databases such as: Pubmed, Scielo, Google Scholar.

Keywords

• implantes dentales
• oseointegración
• difosfonatos
• radioterapia