J Dent Oral Biol | Volume 2, Issue 5 | Review Article | Open Access

Are Dental Implants For Ever: Where Do We Stand In 2016?

Harinder S Sandhu^1*, Cert Perio¹, Abdulrahman Al-Osman¹ and Yara K Hosein²

¹Department of Periodontics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, Canada
²Department of Graduate Orthodontics, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Bone and Joint Institute, Western University, Canada

^*Correspondance to: Harinder S Sandhu 

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Abstract

Oral reconstruction using dental implants has improved the function and quality of life for many patients. High success rates for dental implants have been reported, however, failure of implants, although rare, is a reality. This review aims to discuss the factors that contribute to implant failure and peri-implant diseases.

Keywords:

Dental implants; Implant failure; Peri-implantitis; Periodontitis; Implant success; Implant survival; Risk factors

Citation:

Sandhu HS, Perio C, Al-Osman A, Hosein YK. Are Dental Implants For Ever: Where Do We Stand In 2016?. J Dent Oral Biol. 2017; 2(5): 1042.