作者: Greg Paton , Janet Fuss , Alastair N. Goss
关键词: Transmandibular implant 、 Oral and maxillofacial pathology 、 Surgery 、 Medicine 、 Implant 、 Dentistry 、 Single Center 、 Maxillofacial surgeons 、 Implant placement 、 Sensation Disorders 、 Osseointegration
摘要: Abstract Purpose: Fifty-eight patients (average age, 60 years) with gross mandibular atrophy had transmandibular implants inserted between 1984 and 1988. This study reports on their progress at 5 15 years. Patients Methods: In both 1991 2000, 50 cases were reviewed, the other 8 lost to follow-up. Detailed surveys, using exactly same format, conducted determine outcome of implant treatment. The records reviewed surviving examined. Results: An overall success rate 80% in fallen 56% by a total 22 being removed. Conclusion: Factors involved failure age medical infirmity patients, atrophy, use several surgeons, particular, trainees. survey shows that TMI has progressive long-term extreme care needs be taken patient selection placement. © 2002 American Association Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons J Maxillofac Surg 60:851-857,