Brånemark single tooth implants: a preliminary report of 76 implants.

Seventy-six Brånemark single-tooth implants were inserted over a 6-year period. Two implants (2.63%) were removed during the follow-up period. All other implants received esthetic and functional single tooth crowns placed on a single tooth abutment or a CeraOne abutment. The most common complication observed was abutment screw loosening, which occurred with 12 crowns. However, it was possible to clearly reduce the occurrence of screw loosening by applying a defined torque. Peri-implant parameters were investigated on 56 implants that were in place for more than 1 year. Acceptable implant function was demonstrated with preestablished clinical parameters and radiographs. Despite the submucosal edge of the crown, peri-implant mucositis was not a major problem. The favorable clinical and esthetic results found in the study encourage an increased application of implants for single tooth restorations.

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