University Study Utilizing Narrow Body Implants

The University of Gothenburg (Tomasi, Idmyr & Wennstrom) completed its one year study on Patient Satisfaction utilizing the Dentatus Atlas Denture System. A twelve month study with 21 patients was performed to evaluate patient satisfaction with narrow body Atlas implants for the retention of existing dentures using the silicone based Tuf-Link silicone lining.

The prevalence of positive answers to questions regarding stability and function of the denture increased significantly to almost 100% for all questions. "The results indicate that placement of mini-implants as retentive elements for full dentures with poor functional stability has a marked positive impact on the patients' perception of oral function and comfort as well as security in social life."

The mean age for participants was 71 years old. Sixty-one percent of the patients presented with compromised health conditions and considered themselves not in a condition to receive conventional implant surgical treatment. For the other patients, economic restrictions (29%) and fear of surgical treatment (10%) were reasons to accept involvement in the study. The average treatment time was 45 minutes for the implant placement and 30 minutes for the relining of the denture.

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Tomasi, C., Idmyr, B.O., Wennstrom, J.L. "Patient Satisfaction with Mini-Implant stabilized Full Dentures. A 1-year prospective study" Department of Periodontology, Institutre of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg and Private Practice, Jjolby, Sweden Journal of Oral Rehabilitation 2013, Blackwell Publishing, Ltd. doi: 10.1111/jooe.12053