Retrospective assessment of the peri-implant mucosa of implants inserted in reanastomosed or free bone grafts from the fibula or iliac crest

• Published in: The International journal of oral and maxillofacial implants Vol. 23; no. 6; p. 1102
• Main Authors: Blake, Felix, Bubenheim, Michael, Heiland, Max, Pohlenz, Philipp, Schmelzle, Rainer, Gbara, Ali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2008
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anastomosis, Surgical; Bone Transplantation; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - surgery; Cross-Sectional Studies; Dental Implants; Dental Restoration Failure; Female; Fibula; Follow-Up Studies; Gingivitis - etiology; Humans; Ilium; Jaw Neoplasms - surgery; Male; Microsurgery; Middle Aged; Periodontitis - etiology; Postoperative Complications; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; Retrospective Studies; Sex Factors; Smoking; Stomatitis - etiology; Surgical Flaps - pathology; Treatment Outcome

To investigate the susceptibility of implants to inflammation following autogenous bone transplantation and to evaluate whether various factors affect outcomes. This retrospective cross-sectional clinical investigation involved patients who were treated between the years 1994 and 1996. The donor sit...