[Dental implants in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: a clinical study.].
Jian-sheng Huang, Lei Zhou, Guang-bao Song
2004.10.1Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue / Shanghai Journal of Stomatology
tlooto Summary
The clinical outcome of dental implants in selected group of patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus is satisfying and encouraging and further investigations and clinical trials over a longer period of time are needed to determine the long-term survival of implants.
Abstract
PURPOSE The oral rehabilitation by dental implants in patients with diabetes remains a controversial issue.The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical results of implantation in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
METHODS This study group consisted of 21 patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus who received 52 implants.
RESULTS There were 5 failures.The success rate was 90.4% with a follow up period of 12 to 37 months.
CONCLUSIONS The clinical outcome of dental implants in selected group of patients with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus is satisfying and encouraging.Further investigations and clinical trials over a longer period of time are needed to determine the long-term survival of implants in diverse of patients with diabetes mellitus.
Citation format
HUANG, Jian-sheng; ZHOU, Lei; SONG, Guang-bao. [Dental implants in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A clinical study.]. Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue / Shanghai Journal of Stomatology, 2004, 13 5: 441–3.